Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0694-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | ev3 Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Quantity | 441 devices |
| Location | Plymouth, MN, United States |
Official product description
Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Multi-vessel, Catalog number THP-M. For use in peripheral vasculature.
Why the product was recalled
The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on due to instances of tip detachment and embolization.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, and VA.
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.
What to do next
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