FDA recall record

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral recall — FDA Z-0998-2015

One unit from a demo lot of POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter was left at a hospital and was not sterilized.

Class IIclassification
Z-0998-2015official record ID
Jan 28, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0998-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCordis Corporation
Report dateJan 28, 2015
Recall initiation dateDec 22, 2014
Quantity120
LocationMiami Lakes, FL, United States

Official product description

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The device is also indicated for post- dilatation of balloon-expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.

Why the product was recalled

One unit from a demo lot of POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter was left at a hospital and was not sterilized.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution: US including states of: CT, NJ, NY, PA, MD, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, KY, OH, IN, MI, IA, WI, SD, IL, MO, KS, NE, LA, OK, TX, CO, UT, AZ, CA, OR, WA, AR, IN, MN, WY, ND, NV, MA, RI, NH, CT, DE, District of Columbia and Hawaii.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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