FDA recall record

Baylis Medical Corp * ProTrack Microcatheter recall — FDA Z-1442-2015

Baylis Medical Company is recalling two lots of ProTrack Microcatheter due to the possibility that the catheter may have circumferential defects along its…

Class IIclassification
Z-1442-2015official record ID
Apr 22, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1442-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBaylis Medical Corp *
Report dateApr 22, 2015
Recall initiation dateMar 30, 2015
Quantity58 units
LocationMontreal, N/A, Canada

Official product description

ProTrack Microcatheter; Product Usage: The ProTrack Microcatheter is a sterile, single use device intended to be used as a standard infusion wire or as an exchange guide for exchanging guidewires.

Why the product was recalled

Baylis Medical Company is recalling two lots of ProTrack Microcatheter due to the possibility that the catheter may have circumferential defects along its shaft.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of MO, MA, OH, CA, AR, MA, FL, GA, CO, TX, KY, NY, MI, WI, OR

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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