Spectranetics Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Peripheral Rapid Exchange Catheters Device is indicated for use in

FDA device recall Z-2863-2017 · posted 2017-07-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Spectranetics Corporation

Reason for recall

Potential for flouroscopially visible marker band at the tip of the Rapid Exchange Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters to become loose or disengaged rom the catheter when the device is in use in an off-label manner.

Action taken

Spectranetics sent a Field Safety Notice letter via certified mail on June 7, 2017, to all customers who have ordered the affected model numbers since 23May2016 reiterating the risks associated with off-label use of the device (i.e., not activating the laser within a stent and not until all contrast media is flushed from the treatment area). The product continues to meet specifications and does not need to be returned. Customers with questions were encouraged to call their local Spectranetics Sales Representative or Spectranetics Customer Service Department. Customer Service can be reached by phone at 800-231-0978 (Option 2), by fax at 877-447-2022, or by email at customer.service@spnc.com. Customer Service is available Monday thru Friday, From 7AM-5PM MST.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

MCW

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, Hawaii and

Date initiated

2017-06-06

Date posted

2017-07-14

Date terminated

2021-07-08

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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