Events

Recall of Device Recall TrailBlazer Support Catheter

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ev3, Inc..

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
    53879
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0497-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-11-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-12-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-01-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86793
  • 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
    Percutaneous Catheter - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    Catheter may crack near the radiopaque marker band at the distal end of the device during use. cracking of the catheter shaft in this location can result in material separation, and potential embolization.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent a Medical Device Recall letter, dated 11/6/09. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger or Cath Lab Manage. The letter provided the Issue Summary, identified the Affected Product, and stated the Required Action, which asked consignees to locate and remove the affected product. Questions should be directed to ev3 Customer Service at 800-716-6700.

Device

Device Recall TrailBlazer Support Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot #: 7828282, 7792290, 7792584, 7805570, 7805797, 7806392, 7820252, 7790666, 7791887, 7803307, 7835331, 7822400, 7822593, 7800446, 7800555, 7800756, 7800779, 7800809, 7801822, 7801875, 7803305, 7803306, 7820273, 7834779, 7834845, 7824905, and 7832205.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution -- USA, including states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MT, NJ, PA, SD, TN, TX, and WI.
  • Product Description
    TrailBlazer Support Catheter, ev3 inc, 4600 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442-2920, Rx Only, Sterile EO. || US Model Numbers: SC-014-135, SC-018-090, SC-035-065, SC-035-135, || SC-014-150, SC-018-150, SC-035-090, and SC-035-150. || Intended to guide and support a guide wire during access of the vasculature.
  • Manufacturer
    Ev3, Inc.

Manufacturer

Ev3, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Ev3, Inc., 4600 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth MN 55442-2890
  • 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