Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2340-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Quantity | 3,364 units |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ, United States |
Official product description
Gore Molding & Occlusion Balloon Catheter, REF Catalogue Number MOB37, SN XXXXXXXX, 10 mm - 37 m 10 Fr, Guidewire Compatibility 0.035", STERILE EO, CE2797, UDI: (00)733132639489
Why the product was recalled
Complaints received concerning Balloon Catheter leakage from the guidewire lumen and the y-hub during preparation resulting in either insufficient inflation or an inability to inflate.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of AUS, CAN, CHE, DEU, DNK, ESP, FIN, FRA, GBR, GRC, HRV, HUN, IRL, ISR, ITA, JPN, MEX, NLD, NOR, POL, PRT, SMR, SWE.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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