Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 22, 2025
There is the potential for in-vivo balloon deflation issues, including difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon in specific lots.
ev3 Inc recalled Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA catheter, REF numbers amd sizes: 1) AB14W050020090, Si… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA catheter, REF numbers amd sizes: 1) AB14W050020090, Si… was recalled by ev3 Inc in January 22, 2025. Reason: There is the potential for in-vivo balloon deflation issues, including difficulty or inability to deflate the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0904-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
ev3 Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is the potential for in-vivo balloon deflation issues, including difficulty or inability to deflate the….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0904-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0904-2025) was formally reported on January 22, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 10, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. ev3 Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plymouth, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 5189 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is the potential for in-vivo balloon deflation issues, including difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon in specific lots. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US (& PR) Nationwide and the countries of Chile, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Puerto Rico, Spain, United States, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.. 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
5189 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA catheter, REF numbers amd sizes: 1) AB14W050020090, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 90CM; 2) AB14W050020150, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 150CM; 3) AB14W050040090, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 90CM; 4) AB14W050040150, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 150CM; 5) AB14W050060150, Size: 5MM X 60MM X 150CM; 6) AB14W050080090, Size: 5MM X 80MM X 90CM; 7) AB14W050080150, Size: 5MM X 80MM X 150CM; 8) AB14W050100150, Size: 5MM X 100MM X 150CM; 9) AB14W050120150, Size: 5MM X 120MM X 150CM; 10) AB14W050150150, Size: 5MM X 150MM X 150CM; 11) AB14W050200090, Size: 5MM X 200MM X 90CM; 12) AB14W050200150, Size: 5MM X 200MM X 150CM; 13) AB14W060040090, Size: 6MM X 40MM X 90CM; 14) AB14W060040150, Size: 6MM X 40MM X 150CM; 15) AB14W060060150, Size: 6MM X 60MM X 150CM; 16) AB14W060080150, Size: 6MM X 80MM X 150CM; 17) AB14W060100150, Size: 6MM X 100MM X 150CM; 18) AB14W060120150, Size: 6MM X 120MM X 150CM; 19) AB14W060150150, Size: 6MM X 150MM X 150CM; 20) AB14W060200150, Size: 6MM X 200MM X 150CM; Balloon Dilatation Catheter
There is the potential for in-vivo balloon deflation issues, including difficulty or inability to deflate the balloon in specific lots.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0904-2025 |
| Date reported | January 22, 2025 |
| Date initiated | December 10, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | ev3 Inc |
| Firm location | Plymouth, MN |
| Affected scope | 5189 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US (& PR) Nationwide and the countries of Chile, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Puerto Rico, Spain, United States, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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