FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#33552

Product

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty system in sterile pouch.

FDA product code
LOXCatheters, Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Percutaneous
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
Affected lot / code info
1) PMA # P790017/S79 2) Device Listing Number 2112641 3) Facility Registration number 2953200 4) lot codes 44DOE015, 44DOE016, 44DOE019, 44DOE022, 44DOE023, 44DOE020, 44DOE024, 44DOE025, 44DOE026, 44DOE021, 44DOE029, 44DOE032 5) Item numbers NCS2506ZP, NCS3016ZP, NCS2511ZP, NCS3516ZP, NCS3511ZP, NCS3521ZP, NCS3006ZP, NCS3011ZP, NCS2516ZP, NCS4006ZP, NCS4011ZP, NCS3021ZP

Why it was recalled

medical device for which sterility may be compromised because of improper seal.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

A notice letter was sent to all 40 consignees, and phone contact is made. A physical visit to the account would be conducted to collect affected product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Medtronic Vascular
Address
3576 Unocal Pl, Santa Rosa, California 95403-1774

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 40 hospitals

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-06-08
Posted by FDA
2004-07-20
Terminated
2004-11-09
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #33552. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.