Events

Recall of Device Recall SUPER TORQUE MB Angiographic Catheter

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
    60392
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0204-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-11-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-07-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105234
  • 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, intravascular, diagnostic - Product Code DQO
  • Reason
    Cordis corporation is issuing a correction for their super torque mb angiographic catheter after receiving a report of marker bands dislodged during a procedure. model numbers 532598a, 532598b, 532598c, 532598d, srd5724mb and srd5727mb are affected by the cordis correction.
  • Action
    Cordis Corporation sent a Correction letter dated November 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are instructed to read the "Description" and "Recommendations" sections, sign and return an enclosed Acknowledgement Form, and to maintain awareness of the communication until the information has been incorporated into the Cordis Super Torque MB Catheter labeling. Contact Cordis at 800-781-0282 for questions regarding this notice.

Device

Device Recall SUPER TORQUE MB Angiographic Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Not Lot Specific. Catalog No. 532-598A, 532-598B, 532-598C, and 532-598D.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico.
  • Product Description
    SUPER TORQUE MB Angiographic Catheter product is labeled in part: "***5F (1.65 mm)***110 cm .038" (0.97 mm)***PIG***Max. 1200 psi (8274 kPa)***Markers***Open End 6 Sideholes***Angiographic Catheter*** REF Cat No.***Lot***Use By***Assembled in Mexico Cordis Corporation, 14201 NW 60th Ave. Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, USA***EC***REP*** Cordis Cashel, Cahir Road Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland***Cordis***a Johnson&Johnson; company***" || UPN H739532598A3, Cat No 532-598A, No. MB 10, French Size 5, Shape (PIG), Length cm 110, Flow Rate, ml/sec, 18, Sideholes 6. || UPN H739532598B3, Cat No 532-598B, No. MB 20, French Size 5, Shape (PIG), Length cm 110, Flow Rate, ml/sec, 18, Sideholes 6. || UPN H73953298C3, Cat No 532-598C, No MB 20 French Size 5, Shape (PIG), Length, cm 65, Flow Rate, ml/sec, 30, Side Holes 6. || UPN H73953298D3, Cat No 532-598D, No MB 2 French Size 5, Shape (PIG), Length , cm 70, Flow Rate, ml/sec, 30, Side Holes 10. || Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB angiographic catheters with Market Bands are designed to provide angiographic visualization and linear measurement of the vasculature when combined with the delivery of radiopaque contrast media to selected sites in the vascular system.
  • 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