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Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Zuma Guide Catheter

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

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
    59111
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2754-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=101234
  • 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
    Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    Mislabeled; product labeled as 6f zuma guide with al 1.5 curve with side holes may contain a 5f zuma catheter with sal 1.0 curve.
  • Action
    The firm, Medtronic, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice(for US)" letter dated June 7, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to segregate the product so that it will not be used. A Medtronic Sales Representative will visit the customers to account for all units they received and initiate a credit as appropriate. If you have any questions, please call (978) 739-0371 or (978) 739-3259.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Zuma Guide Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # : 0005199588
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, FL, and MA.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic 6F Zuma Guide Catheter with AL 1.5 Curve with side holes || Catalog Number: Z26AL15SH || The Medtronic Guiding Catheter is designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic devices are introduced. The guiding catheter is intended to be used in the coronary or peripheral vascular system.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Vascular

Manufacturer

Medtronic Vascular
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Vascular, 35-37A Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers MA 01923-2565
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA