RecallDepth

Concentric brand Concentric Retriever X5 Percutaneous Catheter Model REF 90035

Company
Concentric Medical Inc
Recall Initiated
September 24, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
December 4, 2003
Recall Number
Z-0085-04
Quantity
97 units
Firm Location
Mountain View, CA

Reason for Recall

The device has the potential for tip breakage during use.

Distribution

7 consignees in the US were shipped Concentric Retriever X5 or Concentric Retriever X6 devices with lot number 31494 or lower. A total of 97 units affected were released for US distribution. Distribution was limited to 6 States: MA, GA, NY, OH, MO and CA. The recall was appropriately extended to the user level; i.e., the hospitals which received the recalled products. There were no shipments to U.S. Government facilities or foreign or Canadian distribution.

Lot / Code Info

Lot numbers: 31494 or lower

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

On 09/24/03, the firm issued letters and follow-up letters on 10/17/03 via FedEx to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected devices and providing instructions on the recall.

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