—#49776

Product

G2 Filter System - Jugular/Subclavian Delivery Kit, for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism. Catalog Number RF-320J

FDA product code: DTK — Filter, Intravascular, Cardiovascular
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K052578
Affected lot / code info: Lot numbers: GFPK4733, GFPK4734, GFPL4229, GFPL4230, GFPL4231, GFQA1497, GFQA1498, GFQA1499, GFQA1500, GFQA1501, GFQA1502, GFQA1503, GFQA1504, GFQA1505, GFQA1506, GFQA2794, GFQA2795, GFQA2796, GFQA2797, GFQA2798, GFQA2994, GFQA2995, GFQA2996, GFQA2997, GFQA2998, GFQA2999, GFQB1909, GFQB1910, GFQB1911, GFQB1912, GFQB1913, GFQB1914, GFQB1915, GFQB1916, GFQC1489, GFQC1490, GFQC1491, GFQC3088, GFQC3089, GFQC3090, GFQD0153, GFQD0154, GFQD0155, GFQD0156, GFQD0157, GFQD0158, GFQD0159, GFQD0160, GFQD2046, GFQD2047, GFQD2048, GFQD3730, GFQD3731, GFQD3732, GFQD3733, GFQD3734, GFQD3735, GFQD3736, GFQD3737, GFQE4635, GFQE4636, GFQF0398, GFQF0399, GFQF0626, GFQF0627, GFQF3344, GFQF3345, GFQF3346, GFQF3348, GFQF3349, GFQF3350, GFQF4295, GFQF4298, GFQF4299, GFQF4300, GFQG2804, GFQG3632, GFQG3633, GFQG4404, GFQH1231, GFQH1232, GFQH1233, GFQH1234, GFQH1235, GFQH3834, GFQH3835, GFQH3836, GFQI0220, GFQI0221, GFQI0222, GFQI0223, GFQI0224, GFQI0225, GFQI0226, GFQI0227, GFQI0228, GFQI3991, GFQI3993 & GFQI3996

Why it was recalled

This action is being taken because BPV has recently received three complaints for the device that involve reports of introducer sheath tip damage. The damage may result in loss of tip integrity.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Recall letters were sent to all consignees via Federal Express overnight delivery with signature receipt required on December 20, 2006. Each letter included a Recall and Effectiveness Check Form for each consignee to fill out and fax to Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc (BPV). Customers will be asked to immediately remove product from inventory and isolated from use and contact BARD for return authorization. All returned product will be destroyed.

Recalling firm

Firm: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Address: 1625 W 3rd St, Tempe, Arizona 85281-2438

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide including USA, Australia, and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2006-12-20
Posted by FDA: 2007-02-01
Terminated: 2008-10-23
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #49776. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.