Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 9, 2022
Due to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in pouches.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC recalled Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheters Model Number: 120602FP 120403FP 120803FP 1204… - a moderate-severity action.
Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheters Model Number: 120602FP 120403FP 120803FP 1204… was recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC in November 9, 2022. Reason: Due to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0146-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0146-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0146-2023) was formally reported on November 9, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 6, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Edwards Lifesciences, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 715,620 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in pouches. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
715,620 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheters Model Number: 120602FP 120403FP 120803FP 120404FP 120804FP 120805FP 120806FP 120807FP Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheter with Stylet Model Number: 120403FSP 120803FSP
Due to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in pouches.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0146-2023 |
| Date reported | November 9, 2022 |
| Date initiated | October 6, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Firm location | Irvine, CA |
| Affected scope | 715,620 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Pu… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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