Cordis MAXI LD PTA Dilatation Catheter, for cardiovascular use.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 4, 2019).
- Company
- Cordis Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- October 4, 2019
- Terminated
- December 14, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-0250-2020
- Quantity
- 21 units
- Firm Location
- Miami Lakes, FL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Product was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body.
Distribution
US distribution to AL, AZ, FL, MN, and MO
Lot / Code Info
Catalog Number: 4171460S; Lot Number: 82169860; Expiry Date: 10/31/2020
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Cordis notified customers on about 10/04/2019, via Urgent MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter delivered by sales representatives. Customers were informed that the Cordis MAXI LD" PTA Dilatation Catheter was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body. For an expired inner body, a degradation of material may contribute to a collapse of the guidewire lumen resulting in a resistance during insertion or backloading of the guidewire into the lumen. Instructions included to read the recall letter, immediately check inventory to conform if the affected product is in your possession, identify and set aside any units from the affected lot, complete and return the provided Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis via fax (614-495-5571) or email to GMB-FieldCorrectiveAction@cardinalhealth.com. Customers were also instructed to arrange for return of affected product, provide the recall letter to personnel at your facility who need to be made aware and any other facility that may have been sent the affected units.