FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#165247

Product

FlowGate2 Balloon Guide Catheter, UPN 90485 (8Fx85cm size) and 90495 (8Fx95cm size)

FDA product code
DQYCatheter, Percutaneous
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K153729
Affected lot / code info
Lots 1352, 1630, 1631, 1802, 1970, 2652, 2653, 2654, 2655, 2656, 2657, 2658, 2659, 3169, 3940, 3941

Why it was recalled

There may be product manufactured with the outer diameter of the balloon catheter exceeding the defined specification at a customer location. If the user experiences resistance between the FlowGate and an interfacing device, the device would be removed and a second device would be used, which could potentially prolong a procedure.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

On April 12, 2018, the recalling firm sent Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Customer Communication, Immediate Action Required letters with instructions to return a response form. The letter provided directions for use.

Recalling firm

Firm
Stryker Neurovascular
Address
47900 Bayside Pkwy, Fremont, California 94538-6515

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-04-11
Posted by FDA
2018-07-28
Terminated
2021-04-28
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #165247. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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