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ev3, PowerCross" 0.018" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, model: AB18W030200150, Sterile EO, Rx Only.

FDA device recall Z-1552-2016 · posted 2016-04-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ev3, Inc.
Reason for recall
Medtronic is conducting a voluntary Urgent Medical Device Recall of two lots of the PowerCross 0.018" Over the Wire (OTW) Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Dilatation Catheter because the product is mislabeled.
Action taken
Consignees were sent on 3/29/2016 a Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 2016. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger or Health Care Professional. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Status
Terminated
Product code
LIT
Quantity affected
27 (25 US, 2 OUS)
Distribution
US: CA, GA, LA, MI, MS, MO,NV,NH. NY, OH, PA, SD, TX. OUS: SINGAPORE
Date initiated
2016-03-29
Date posted
2016-04-22
Date terminated
2017-05-19
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
POWERCROSS .018 OTW PTA DILATION CATHETER (K093286)Ev3, Inc.2009-11-13