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Lumen Biomedical Xtract Aspiration Catheter system, intravascular catheter, consisting of One Catheter, Two 30 mL Syring

FDA device recall Z-0445-2011 · posted 2010-11-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Volcano Corporation
Reason for recall
Potential for product failure. Packaging/Storage issue results in compromised integrity and potential product failure during use, leading to potential patient injury.
Action taken
Firm initiated recall on 11/03/2010, and sent notifications to its consignees via letter. The firm has requested that consignees provide the notification to all personnel within the organization and letters will be sent directly to known customers on 11/04/2010 by Volcano. Customers have been instructed to cease use and contact customer service to arrange returns, and credit will be issued.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OGX
Quantity affected
4724 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Greece, Egypt, Kuwait, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Sweden, Portugal, Great Britain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria
Date initiated
2010-11-03
Date posted
2010-11-23
Date terminated
2011-12-07
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA

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