Events

Recall of Device Recall REFINITY

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Volcano 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
    76885
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1776-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-04-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-06-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154475
  • 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, ultrasound, intravascular - Product Code OBJ
  • Reason
    High complaint rates of kinking near the junction of the proximal shaft to telescope section of the catheter. kinking could result in disruption of normal clinical workflow or loss of imaging.
  • Action
    Recall letters dated March 28, 2017 will be hand delivered by Volcano reps. Reps will also pick up any unused catheters for return and obtain a signed proof of delivery for both customer and Volcano Rep.

Device

Device Recall REFINITY
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 50069132, Expiry date 6/30/2018; Lot # 50083527, Expiry date 11/30/2018; Lot # 50083533, Expiry Date 11/30/2018.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distribution to US and Japan
  • Product Description
    Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; || Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number 89900. || Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures.
  • Manufacturer
    Volcano Corporation

Manufacturer

Volcano Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Volcano Corporation, 2870 Kilgore Rd, Rancho Cordova CA 95670-6133
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA