RecallDepth

Spectranetics Corporation, QuickCat Extraction Catheter, REF 60090-01, Sterile R, Working Length 145cm, for embolus and thrombus removal from arterial vessels.

Company
Spectranetics Corporation
Recall Initiated
July 1, 2010
Posted
August 9, 2010
Terminated
August 20, 2010
Recall Number
Z-2190-2010
Quantity
5080 units (1778 US, 3302 Non-US)
Firm Location
Colorado Springs, CO

Reason for Recall

Guidewire lumen may be occluded, preventing guidewire insertion into the catheter.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela.

Lot / Code Info

Lot numbers FQT09K07A through FQT10F09A.

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Consignees were notified by letter on Jul 1, 2010, and told to not use affected lots and to contact Spectranetics to arrange a product exchange. More information is available at 800-231-0978.

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