Events

Recall of Transhepatic Biliary 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
    61713
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1507-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-05-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-12-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=108774
  • 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, biliary, diagnostic - Product Code FGE
  • Reason
    Cordis corporation is recalling 32 lots of cordis s.M.A.R.T. nitinol stent transhepatic biliary system and s.M.A.R.T. control nitinol stent transhepatic biliary system. there is a potential for a sterility breach due to holes or tears in the tyvek packaging.
  • Action
    Cordis Corp sent a " Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated April 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. A Response Form was provided with each notification. Customers were asked to complete and return Response Form. The customers were instructed to : " Immediately identify and set aside all product listed above in a manner that ensures the affected product will not be used. " Review, complete, sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis at the fax number on the form. " Either return any affected product with reference to the RA# on the form, or contact your local sales representative, or contact Customer Service (see Available Assistance section) to facilitate return of the affected product. Replacement product will be provided in a short time frame. Credit will be provided for customer-owned inventory upon request. " Pass on this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. " If any product listed below has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return. " Maintain awareness of this notice until all product listed above has been returned to Cordis. For questions related to the issue or product replacement, please contact your local sales representative, or contact the special Customer Service number (800) 551-7683, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM EDT.

Device

Transhepatic Biliary Stent System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No's. 15530111, 15535366, 15556361, 15560541, 15562698, 15530115, 15536150, 15556366, 15560543, 15530114, 15556368, 15560545, 15562701, 15530113, 15556371, 15560546, 15530112, 15535365, 15556374, 15562702.
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-- USA (nationwide) and the country Canada.
  • Product Description
    Product is labeled in part: Inner Label "***S.M.A.R.T. Transhepatic Biliary Stent***REF Cat. No.***Lot No.***Use By***Cordis S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent Transhepatic Biliary System***Assembled in Mexico***Cordis Corporation 14201 North West 60th Avenue Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, USA***Cordis S.M.A.R.T. TRANSHEPATIC BILIARY STENT***Cordis a Johnson & Johnson company***Endovascular***" || Catalog C06120MB Lot No's. 15530111, 15535366, 15556361, 15560541, 15562698. || Catalog C06150MB Lot No's. 15530115, 15536150, 15556366, 15560543. || Catalog C07120 MB Lot No's. 15530114, 15556368, 15560545, 15562701. || Catalog C07150MB Lot No's. 15530113, 15556371, 15560546. || Catalog C08120MB Lot No's. 15530112. || Catalog C08150MB Lot No's. 15535365, 15556374, 15562702. || Indicated for palliation of malignant neoplasms in the biliary tree.
  • 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