PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System, Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System.

Reported: November 6, 2013 Initiated: September 19, 2012 #Z-0083-2014

Product Description

Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System, Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System.

Reason for Recall

Firm received reports of difficulty in flushing the graft cover of the delivery system during device preparation as required by IFU.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
~1000
Distribution
International distribution:Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, It lay, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
Location
Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Valiant Thoracic Stent Graft with Captivia Delivery System, Talent Thoracic Stent Graft with the Captivia Delivery System.. Recalled by Medtronic Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: ~1000.
Why was this product recalled?
Firm received reports of difficulty in flushing the graft cover of the delivery system during device preparation as required by IFU.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0083-2014.