Spectranetics Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Peripheral Rapid Exchange Catheters Device is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenosis and occlusions
- Company
- Spectranetics Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- June 6, 2017
- Posted
- July 14, 2017
- Terminated
- July 8, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-2863-2017
- Firm Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
Reason for Recall
Potential for flouroscopially visible marker band at the tip of the Rapid Exchange Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters to become loose or disengaged rom the catheter when the device is in use in an off-label manner.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, Hawaii and Puerto Rico Foreign distribution to Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Japan, and Netherlands
Lot / Code Info
Model Number 414-159 Catheter Diameter 1.4mm, Model Number 417-156 Catheter Diameter 1.7mm, and Model Number 420-159 Catheter Diameter 2.0mm.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Spectranetics sent a Field Safety Notice letter via certified mail on June 7, 2017, to all customers who have ordered the affected model numbers since 23May2016 reiterating the risks associated with off-label use of the device (i.e., not activating the laser within a stent and not until all contrast media is flushed from the treatment area). The product continues to meet specifications and does not need to be returned. Customers with questions were encouraged to call their local Spectranetics Sales Representative or Spectranetics Customer Service Department. Customer Service can be reached by phone at 800-231-0978 (Option 2), by fax at 877-447-2022, or by email at customer.service@spnc.com. Customer Service is available Monday thru Friday, From 7AM-5PM MST.