Recall Z-1121-2014
Medtronic Vascular · initiated February 6, 2014
Class III – products unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws
Product
Medtronic Everest 20cc Inflation Device; Model Number and Catalog Number: AC2205P The Everest 20cc Inflation device is designed to be used to inflate / deflate balloon catheters as well as to monitor pressure within the balloon. The Everest 20atm Device is outfitted with a manometer with measuring pressures ranging from vacuum to 20bars in 0.5 bar increments. The Everest 30atm Device is outfitted with a manometer with measuring pressures ranging from vacuum to 30bars in 0.5 bar increments. The manometers are accurate to within +/- 3% of the gauges full scale. The device is a sterile, single use device and is not implanted; it also does not come in direct contact with the patient. This product is packaged in an inner and outer Tyvek /poly layer pouch.
Codes / lots: Lot Number: 50755851
Reason for recall
Incorrect master label.
FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups
Action taken
Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on February 6, 2014, via UPS 3-day delivery. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to remove the affected product that remains in their inventory. Return the affected product to Medtronic: Contact Customer Service at 888-283-7868 and reference RADAR # 170276 to initiate a return and credit of product. Complete the attached Customers Confirmation Certificate and fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality. If any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, customers were asked to notify that facility accordingly and facilitate the retrieval of the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Medtronic representative. For questions regarding this recall call 888-283-7868.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1121-2014
- Initiated
- February 6, 2014
- Posted by FDA
- February 26, 2014
- Terminated
- June 2, 2014
- Product code
- MAV – Syringe, Balloon Inflation
- Quantity
- 191 devices
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution including TX, ME, IA, PA, OR, and NH.
- Recalling firm
- Medtronic Vascular, Danvers, MA