FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#33851

Product

Cook brand Zenith AAA Bifurcated main body graft with the H&L-B One-Shot Introducer System, preloaded bifurcated main body graft - aortic graft diameter 22 mm - iliac leg diameters 11 mm - main body lengths cntralateral limb 88mm ipsilateral limb 133 mm - delivery system 18 FR; Catalog no. TFB-22-88.

FDA product code
MIHSystem, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P020018
Affected lot / code info
Lots 1349235, F1548657, F1545296, F1552607, F1548658, F1552608, F1552609, F1552610, F1549743, F1549241, F1560040, F1560039, F1560041, 1349236 and 1349237.

Why it was recalled

Introducer tubing may contain a vein of unextruded material and carbon black or a strand of tubing material may be displaced from the introducer during use.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm issued recall letters to customers on 6/10/04. The recall was extended and URGENT EXTENSION OF PRODUCT RECALL notices were sent out on June 23, 2004.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cook, Inc.
Address
750 Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-9120

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Canada, Denmark and Japan.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-06-10
Posted by FDA
2004-07-27
Terminated
2004-11-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #33851. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.