NC Sprinter; Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Sterile; 2.25 mm; Model NCSP22512X. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432 The NC Sprinter Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter is a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Rapid Exchange System. The balloon at the distal end of the catheter can be inflated to a defined diameter at a specific pressure (see labelling). The proximal end of the catheter has a female luer for attachment to an inflation device. The catheter provides a lumen which enables the use of a guide wire to position the catheter. Radiopaque balloon marker(s) enable accurate placement. Shaft markers for brachial and femoral techniques are in place.
- Company
- Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- September 16, 2013
- Posted
- September 30, 2013
- Terminated
- February 10, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-2302-2013
- Quantity
- 122
- Firm Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
Reason for Recall
Compliance chart included in lot 207002011 of the NC Sprinter RX 2.25 x 12 mm products lists the size of the device as 2.5mm instead of the correct 2.25mm size.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand.
Lot / Code Info
Lot number 207002011; Exp 5-13-2015.
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Action Taken
Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter beginning September 16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Our records indicate that your facility has received affected NC Sprinter RX Balloon Dilatation Catheters as noted in the attached customer notification detail report. Consequently, Medtronic is asking you to take the following actions: 1. Remove and quarantine all affected catheters that remain in your inventory. 2. Return the affected catheters to Medtronic. A Medtronic representative can assist in facilitating the return and replacement of this product as necessary. 3. Complete the attached Customer Confirmation Certificate and fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality. Medtronic has taken the necessary steps to prevent any future shipment of mislabeled product. Regulatory agencies will be notified about this recall as applicable. Please share this notification with others in your organization as appropriate. If any NC Sprinter RX Balloon Dilatation Catheters within the scope of this recall have been forwarded to another facility, please notify that facility accordingly and facilitate the retrieval of the affected product. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for the inconvenience that this issue may cause. Should you have any questions, please contact your local Medtronic representative.