Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0868-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Vascular Solutions, Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Quantity | 4731 |
| Location | Maple Grove, MN, United States |
Official product description
Vascular Solutions, SuperCross Microcatheter, Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Rx Only, Model numbers 5300 - 5307, 5324, 5325, 5329, 5332, 5336, 5340, and 5341. Product Usage: The SuperCross catheter is intended to be used in conjunction with steerable guidewires to access discrete regions of the coronary and/or peripheral vasculature. It may be used to facilitate placement and exchange of guidewires and other interventional devices and to subselectively infuse/deliver diagnostic and therapeutic agents
Why the product was recalled
Vascular Solutions, Inc has discovered a potential problem with a number of lots of Supercross microcatheters. A potential for surface contamination on aged catheters was observed during in-house testing.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, CD, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL ,IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI,MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and AUSTRIA, CANDA, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ISRAEL,. ITALY, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM.
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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