SUPER TORQUE MB Angiographic Catheter product is labeled in part: "***5F (1.65 mm)***110 cm .038" (0.97 mm)***MULTIPURPOSE A SUPER TORQUE MB***Max. 1200 psi (8274 kPa)***Markers***OPEN end***Sideholes***SPECIAL***Angiographic Catheter*** REF Cat No.***Lot***Use By***Sterile EO***Assembled in Mexico Cordis Corporation, 14201 NW 60th Ave. Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, USA***EC***REP*** Cordis Cashel, Cahir Road Cashel, Co Tipperary, Ireland***Cordis***a Johnson&Johnson company***" UPN SRD5724MB, No MB 2, Length, cm 100, Sideholes 2. UPN SRD5727MB, No MB 4, Length, cm 80, Sideholes 4. Cordis SUPER TORQUE MB angiographic catheters with Market Bands are designed to provide angiographic visualization and linear measurement of the vasculature when combined with the delivery of radiopaque contrast media to selected sites in the vascular system.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 17, 2011).
- Company
- Cordis Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- November 21, 2011
- Posted
- November 17, 2011
- Terminated
- July 23, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-0205-2012
- Quantity
- 310 units
- Firm Location
- Miami Lakes, FL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Cordis Corporation is issuing a Correction for their SUPER TORQUE MB Angiographic Catheter after receiving a report of marker bands dislodged during a procedure. Model Numbers 532598A, 532598B, 532598C, 532598D, SRD5724MB and SRD5727MB are affected by the Cordis Correction.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico.
Lot / Code Info
Not Lot Specific. Catalog No. SRD5724MB and SRD5727MB.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
Cordis Corporation sent a Correction letter dated November 21, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are instructed to read the "Description" and "Recommendations" sections, sign and return an enclosed Acknowledgement Form, and to maintain awareness of the communication until the information has been incorporated into the Cordis Super Torque MB Catheter labeling. Contact Cordis at 800-781-0282 for questions regarding this notice.