Z-3077-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC — Irvine, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
September 6, 2017
Initiation Date
July 6, 2017
Termination Date
October 17, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
200 units

Product Description

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.

Reason for Recall

The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide GB, NL, DE, IT, FR, BE, ES, NO, CZ, BG, SE, AT, CH, PL, RU, FI

Code Information

Lots 60439817 and 60439818