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Penumbra System Reperfusion Catheter 032, catalog number PSC032, lot number lot F15020, manufactured by Penumbra, Alamed

FDA device recall Z-0428-2011 · posted 2010-11-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Penumbra Inc.
Reason for recall
Reperfusion catheter may fail at the mid-shaft joint and may break off. If the segment cannot be removed, it may result in blocked blood flow, requiring emergency medical treatment.
Action taken
Penumbra issued an Urgent Voluntary Field Removal letter dated October 28, 2010 to consignees, identifying the affected device and actions to be taken by consignees. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory for the affected product and quarantine it, pending return to Penumbra. Penumbra employees will contact customers to arrange return and replacement of affected units. Customers were also requested to complete and return a product identification form and return form to Penumbra within 5 business days. Customers can contact Penumbra at 1 510 748-3223 concerning this action.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
NRY
Quantity affected
61
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: 17 consignees in the US, including in the states of CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, KY, MA, MS, NJ, NY, PA, and TX, 1 in Canada and 21 in the EU countries of France, Germany, Hungary, Ital
Date initiated
2010-10-25
Date posted
2010-11-24
Date terminated
2011-06-01
Location
Alameda, CA

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