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AngioScore, Inc. AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform, 137 cm, 5.0 mm x 20 mm balloon size, Par

FDA device recall Z-0839-2011 · posted 2011-01-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
AngioScore Inc.
Reason for recall
Reports of distal bond failure which has resulted in peeling of the bond and/or detachment of the distal end of the scoring element. May result in vessel injury or embolism.
Action taken
Medical Device Recall notifications were sent to all domestic consignees on Nov 16, 2010 by overnight mail. Foreign distributors, other than Japan, were sent recall letters by e-mail or international overnight delivery on November 16, 2010. The Japanese distributor received notification and notified their customers on November 10, 2010.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
17682 units, all sizes and lots
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA, China, Finland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, United Kingdom
Date initiated
2010-11-16
Date posted
2011-01-04
Date terminated
2011-10-04
Location
Fremont, CA

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