Events

Recall of Device Recall AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System with Pusher Catheter

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by AGA Medical Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    36440
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0257-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-10-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-12-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-10-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=48679
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Cardiac Septal Occluder Delivery System - Product Code GBK
  • Reason
    Aga medical has found that microscopic tears can occur in the delivery system sterile packaging under accelerated stress testing with routine shipping configurations. these microscopic tears are a potential breach of the sterile barrier. aga has no confirmed complaints or adverse events related to this failure mode.
  • Action
    An Urgent Recall Notice, dated 09/29/06, was sent to customers via facsimile or email and via Federal Express. The letter describes the issue and what product is affected. Unexpired product that is returned to AGA will be replaced. A response form is asked to be returned to AGA.

Device

Device Recall AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System with Pusher Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Order no. 9-TVSP7F-180/80, Lot Numbers: M03K16-18, M03K24-10, M03K28-30, M03L06-36, M03L12-04, M03M02-10, M04B17-36, M04E18-12, M04E27-16, M04H31-16, M04L15-16, M05C09-09, M05C25-06, M05D20-17, M05E05-20, M05E23-39. Order no. 9-TVSP8F-180/80, Lot Numbers: M03J17-08, M03K16-19, M03K24-11, M03K28-31, M03L06-37, M03L12-05, M03M02-11, M03M30-10, M04B17-37, M04E27-17, M04L08-10, M05A13-05, M05C25-08, M05E05-07, M05F17-10. Order no. 9-TVSP9F-180/80, Lot Numbers: M03J17-09, M03K16-20, M03K24-12, M03K28-32, M03L06-38, M03L12-06, M04E27-18, M04H03-21, M04L15-18, M05D11-12, M05D20-19.
  • Distribution
    Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Moroc, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Phillipines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
  • Product Description
    AMPLATZER TorqVue (cardiac septal occluder) Delivery System with Pusher Catheter Order no. 9-TVSP7F-180/80, 9-TVSP8F-180/80, 9-TVSP9F-180/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-TVSP-7F-180/80'' is as follows: 9-TVSP, French size (7F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] Sterile EO. Single Use Only. CAUTION: Investigational device limited by U.S. Law to Investigational Use. Manufactured in U.S.A. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. The AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System with Pusher Catheter consists of a radiopaque delivery sheath, translucent loading device, dilator, plastic vise, delivery cable, and pusher catheter. The delivery system also includes a high pressure Hemostasis valve with a swivel luer connector. The loading device, also with a full thread swivel luer connector, allows a positive fit and seal between sheath and loader. The translucent loader allows for visualization of the device and potentially the presence of air during transfer of device to the sheath.
  • Manufacturer
    AGA Medical Corporation

Manufacturer

AGA Medical Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Ave N, Golden Valley MN 55427-4306
  • Source
    USFDA