Recall Z-0695-2022
ev3 Inc. · initiated February 4, 2022
Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death
Product
Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.
Codes / lots: GTIN 00763000402419
Reason for recall
The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on due to instances of tip detachment and embolization.
FDA-determined cause: Labeling design
Action taken
The recalling firm began issuing the URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTICE dated February 2022 on 2/4/2022 via 2-day UPS delivery. The letter explained the issue and instructed the consignee to adhere to the existing IFU instructions and warnings and precautions listed in the letter to reduce the risk of guidewire prolapse. The Customer Instructions included the notice was to be shared with all who needed to be aware within the consignee's organization or to any other organization where the product has been transferred; to review the IFU included with the product prior to use, noting the warnings and precautions listed in the notice; and to complete the Customer Confirmation Form to acknowledge receipt of the notice and that the appropriate action has been taken. It was to be emailed to the recalling firm.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0695-2022
- Initiated
- February 4, 2022
- Posted by FDA
- March 7, 2022
- Terminated
- October 2, 2024
- Product code
- MCW – Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy
- Quantity
- 245 devices
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, and VA.
- Recalling firm
- ev3 Inc., Plymouth, MN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0694-2022 Class I | Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Multi-vessel, Catalog number…The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on… | 02/04/2022Terminated |