FDA recall record

Cook Medical Zilver 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System recall — FDA Z-0689-2016

Manufacturing of the joint between the inner catheter and stylet of the delivery system does not consistently meet specifications, and the joint may…

Class IIclassification
Z-0689-2016official record ID
Feb 3, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0689-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCook Medical Inc.
Report dateFeb 3, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 22, 2015
Quantity753
LocationBloomington, IN, United States

Official product description

Zilver 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System

Why the product was recalled

Manufacturing of the joint between the inner catheter and stylet of the delivery system does not consistently meet specifications, and the joint may separate during deployment. Failure of this joint during a procedure may result in a partial stent deployment. The clinical effect of a partial deployment may be a need for surgical intervention, or may result in vessel trauma or an embolic event

Distribution information

Nationwide Worldwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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