FDA recall record

Edwards Lifesciences Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product recall — FDA Z-3077-2017

The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.

Class IIclassification
Z-3077-2017official record ID
Sep 6, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-3077-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEdwards Lifesciences, LLC
Report dateSep 6, 2017
Recall initiation dateJul 6, 2017
Quantity200 units
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.

Why the product was recalled

The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide GB, NL, DE, IT, FR, BE, ES, NO, CZ, BG, SE, AT, CH, PL, RU, FI

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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