—#112187

Product

Sleek ***OTW ***Ref ***426-1501X***Inflated Balloon Dia/mm 1.5 Inflated Balloon Length/mm 15 Usable Catheter Length/cm 150***Lot 50026688***2013-09***Cordis***PTA Dilatation Catheter***Cordis***Johnson Johnson Company***Sterile***EO***Method of Sterilization: ETO***ClearStream***Clearstream Technologies, Ltd.***Moyne Upper, Enniscorthy Co Wexford, Ireland***Phone: +353-53-92-37111***Fax: +353-53-92-37-100***Made in Ireland***Distributed by: Cordis Cashel***Cahir Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland***". The SLEEK OTW Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Peripheral Catheter Family is a non-reusable semi-compliant coaxial design catheter with a balloon mounted on its distal tip. The hub/"Y" connector consists of a through lumen, allowing the catheter to track over a guidewire, and a balloon port, used to inflate the balloon. The catheter shaft is small beneath the balloon achieve low profile. The distal tip is further tapered to accept the appropriate guidewire. Platinum iridium bands serve to locate the balloon under fluoroscopy. A 0.014" (0.356 mm) guidewire is recommended for use with the SLEEK OTW Catheter.

FDA product code: LOX — Catheters, Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Percutaneous
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
PMA numbers: P880003
Affected lot / code info: Lot #50026688.

Why it was recalled

On 1//20/2011 Cordis Corporation , Miami Lakes, FL initiated a recall of their Sleek OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter Model #4261201X Lot #50027149 and Model #4261501X Lot #50026688. Product is incorrectly labeled.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Cordis (Johnson & Johnson Company) sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Corrective Action Notice dated January 31, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review, sign, and return the enclosed Acknowledgment Form directly to Cordis at the fax number on the form, or to their local sales representative. Pass the revised labeling notice to all who need to be aware within their facility or organization. Also, customers were asked to maintain awareness of this notice until all affected product in their facility has been consumed. In addition to their local Cordis representative, they may contact the normal HCS Customer Service number at 1-800-327-7714, option 1, option 3. For questions regarding this recall call 786-313-2365.

Recalling firm

Firm: Cordis Corporation
Address: 14201 Nw 60th Ave, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014-2802

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA and Germany

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-01-31
Posted by FDA: 2012-09-21
Terminated: 2013-11-26
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #112187. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.