Bridge Occlusion Balloon. Model: 590-001 Temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage. Any use for procedures other than those indicated in the instructions is not recommended.
- Company
- Spectranetics Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- October 31, 2016
- Posted
- November 28, 2016
- Terminated
- April 18, 2017
- Recall Number
- Z-0663-2017
- Quantity
- 873 units
- Firm Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
Reason for Recall
Spectranetics Corporation announces a voluntary field action for the Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter, ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter, and Bridge Occlusion Balloon due to potentially compromised integrity of the outer sterile packaging.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and PR) Internationally to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Taiwan, Thailand.
Lot / Code Info
FMN16E11A; FMN16E18A; FMN16E25A; FMN16F01A; FMN16F08A; FMN16F15A FMN16F22A; FMN16G13A; FMN16G19A; FMN16G25A; FMN16H04A; FMN16H23A; FMN16J27A
Root Cause
Packaging
Action Taken
Spectranectics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 31, 2016, to all affected consignees. Consignees were instructed to discontinue use of the potentially impacted lots and return the product for replacement. Consignees were also instructed to complete the attached Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to facilitate the product return of any remaining product in inventory. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-231-0978, Option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 719-651-8517.