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TrailBlazer Support Catheter, ev3 inc, 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920, Rx Only, Sterile EO. US Model Nu

FDA device recall Z-0497-2010 · posted 2009-12-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ev3, Inc.
Reason for recall
Catheter may crack near the radiopaque marker band at the distal end of the device during use. Cracking of the catheter shaft in this location can result in material separation, and potential embolization.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a Medical Device Recall letter, dated 11/6/09. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger or Cath Lab Manage. The letter provided the Issue Summary, identified the Affected Product, and stated the Required Action, which asked consignees to locate and remove the affected product. Questions should be directed to ev3 Customer Service at 800-716-6700.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
70
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- USA, including states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MT, NJ, PA, SD, TN, TX, and WI.
Date initiated
2009-11-06
Date posted
2009-12-23
Date terminated
2011-01-05
Location
Plymouth, MN

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RecordFirmDate
TRAILBLAZER SUPPORT CATHETER (K092299)Ev3, Inc.2009-08-07