—#119066

Product

Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava in several situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease; Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced and Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.

FDA product code: DTK — Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K034050, K091077
Affected lot / code info: Model Numbers 466F220A and 466F220B.

Why it was recalled

Correction to provide clarification and additional labeling to minimize likelihood on implanting filter backwards.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling design

Action the firm took

Cordis Corporation sent an "URGENT Medical Device Correction" notification to their consignees in the US by letter dated April 3, 2013 and an e-mail was sent to the Canadian consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to read the description and recommendations sections carefully, then sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis to their fax number(908) 429-8287 or Scan and e-mail to MiamiQA@crdus.jnj.com. The letter states to pass on the notice to anyone in the consignees' facilities that need to be informed. Additionally, the notification request consignees to maintain awareness of this notification until the information has been incorporated in the Cordis OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter labeling. For questions related to the issue contact Cordis Endovascular Medical Information Line 877-338-4235.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, Ny, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada & Panama

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-03-29
Posted by FDA: 2013-08-07
Terminated: 2014-10-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #119066. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.