FDA recall record

BALT USA Neurovascular embolization device recall — FDA Z-1041-2024

Discoloration was identified along the delivery pusher which was attributed to corrosion of the hypotube. The material which caused the corrosion was…

Class IIclassification
Z-1041-2024official record ID
Feb 14, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1041-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmBALT USA, LLC
Report dateFeb 14, 2024
Recall initiation dateJan 3, 2024
Quantity31785 coils
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

Neurovascular embolization device. The Optima Coil System is a series specialized coils that are inserted into the vasculature under angiographic visualization to embolize intracranial aneurysms and other vascular anomalies. The system consists of an embolization coil implant comprised of platinum/tungsten, affixed to a delivery pusher to facilitate insertion into the hub of a microcatheter. The system is available in various shapes, lengths and sizes. The devices are to be placed into aneurysms to create blood stasis, reducing flow into the aneurysm and thrombosing the aneurysm. Upon positioning coils into the aneurysm, the coils are thermally detached from the delivery pusher in serial manner until the aneurysm is occluded. There are a total of 208 Optima Coil models. Optima Coil Model Numbers and Product description: OPTI0101CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0101HSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 1cm Helical-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Optima Coil 1mm x 2cm Complex-10 SuperSoft OPTI0102CSS10 Opti

Why the product was recalled

Discoloration was identified along the delivery pusher which was attributed to corrosion of the hypotube. The material which caused the corrosion was identified as remnants of solder flux residue remaining on the hypotube component of the delivery pusher. Due to the location of the delivery pusher within the delivery system, it is possible for the discoloration to mechanically break off from the delivery pusher, leaving the potential for the material to flow through the delivery system (i.e. microcatheter), and into the patient vasculature causing foreign emboli.

Distribution information

U.S.: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, MA, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI and Puerto Rico O.U.S.: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

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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