Events

Recall of Device Recall Cordis PRECIS (R) Rx Nitinol Stent System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cordis 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
    74097
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1947-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-05-04
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=146282
  • 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
    Stent, carotid - Product Code NIM
  • Reason
    Inability to deploy the stent or partial stent deployment.
  • Action
    Cordis sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated May 4, 2016, to all affected customers. Action to be taken by the customer: 1) Immediately check your inventory to confirm whether you have any units from affected lots in your possession. Identify and set aside any units from the affected lot in a manner that ensures the affected product will not be used. Check all storage and usage locations. 2) Review, complete, sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis at the fax number on the form. Note that you will receive multiple letters and Acknowledgement Forms if your facility received affected product at both a legacy Ship-To account number and a Cardinal Health Ship¿ To account number at the same address. In that scenario, please sign and return both forms. 3) Return all affected products to the address listed on the form, with reference to Return Authorization Number ( i.e. RA #)#which is listed on the form. Replacement devices will be shipped after the affected product is returned. Consigned Inventory will also be replaced after the product is returned and an analysis of SKU mix needed to properly support the customer is conducted. 4) Share this letter with others in your facility who need to be made aware of this recall, including the areas in some facilities where these products are frequently used (see list above) Contact any other facilities that have been provided with units of affected lots. Maintain awareness of this notice until all affected product has been returned to Cordis. 5) Keep a copy of this notice with any affected product until returned. For questions related to assistance returning product or billing concerns or questions please contact your sales representative or Cordis Customer Service at 1-800-327-7714 Option 1, Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 8:00 PM EDT.

Device

Device Recall Cordis PRECIS (R) Rx Nitinol Stent System
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: P05030RXB, Lot Number: 17241836; Catalog Number: P09030RXB, Lot Number: 17241838; Catalog Number: P07030RXB, Lot Number : 17291878; Catalog Number: P07040RXB, Lot Number: 17291879; Catalog Number: P06040RXB, Lot Number: 17415243.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    NATIONWIDE and FOREIGN CONSIGNEES: Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea.
  • Product Description
    Cordis PRECISE (R) RX Nitinol Stent System (Biliary)
  • Manufacturer
    Cordis Corporation

Manufacturer

Cordis Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cordis Corporation, 14201 Nw 60th Ave, Miami Lakes FL 33014-2802
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardinal Health
  • Source
    USFDA