FDA recall record

Cook Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and recall — FDA Z-0423-2020

The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.

Class IIclassification
Z-0423-2020official record ID
Nov 27, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0423-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCook Inc.
Report dateNov 27, 2019
Recall initiation dateOct 21, 2019
Quantity5
LocationBloomington, IN, United States

Official product description

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.

Why the product was recalled

The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, Ml, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and PR. Countries of AU, BE, CA, CN, CZ, DK, FR, DE, GT, HK, IT, KR, LU, MX, NL, PK, PL, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TW, and GB.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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