Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0309-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Micro Therapeutics Inc., Dba Ev3 Neurovascular |
| Report date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Quantity | 66,429 units |
| Location | Irvine, CA, United States |
Official product description
Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter, UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter Marathon Flow: The device is intended to access periphera and neurovasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutics agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media. UltraFlow HPC Flow: The device is intended for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified pharmacologic agents or contrast media into the distal vasculature of the peripheral and neuroanatomy. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature. Catalog No. 105-5055V02 105-5055V02 105-5055V05 105-5065V02 105-5065V05 105-5066V02 105-5066V05
Why the product was recalled
Delamination and detachment of the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating material may lead to PTFE coating in the blood stream.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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