Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 5F, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 007160 GTIN: 00613994760265 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Reported: October 28, 2020 Initiated: August 25, 2020 #Z-0088-2021
Product Description
Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 5F, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 007160 GTIN: 00613994760265 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Reason for Recall
Subsequent failure of catheters in the field and failed quality testing
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Medtronic Vascular
- Units Affected
- 711 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) states of: MA, PA, TN, IN, MI, WA, CA, CO, AZ, NC; and OUS countries of: Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
- Location
- Danvers, MA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Rashkind Balloon Septostomy Catheter, 5F, Closed end, 50 cm, Pediatric, Single Lumen Product number: 007160 GTIN: 00613994760265 The Rashkind balloon septostomy catheters are designed for creating an atrial septal defect or enlarging an existing atrial septal defect as a treatment option for patients with a Cyanotic Congenital heart defect. Cyanotic congenital heart defects are rare conditions that are associated with high morbidity and mortality.. Recalled by Medtronic Vascular. Units affected: 711 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Subsequent failure of catheters in the field and failed quality testing
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 28, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0088-2021.
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