FDA Devices recall · Reported March 16, 2016
MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains the Clip Delivery System, product number CDS0201, GTIN 08717648195914 and the Steerable Guide Catheter, product number SGC0101, GTIN 08717648195921. The MitraClip Clip Delivery System (CDS) consists of three major components: 1) the Delivery Catheter 2) the Steerable Sleeve, and 3) the MitraClip device. The implantable MitraClip device is located at the distal end of the CDS. The CDS is used to advance and
Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-Way Actuator Knob where a user attempted implanting a MitraClip, but th…
Abbott Vascular recalled MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains th… - a critical-severity action.
MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains th… was recalled by Abbott Vascular in March 16, 2016. Reason: Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-W…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0911-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Abbott Vascular issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-W….
- Critical
- severity level
- 8K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- March 16, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0911-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains the Clip Delivery System, product number CDS0201, GTIN 08717648195914 and the Steerable Guide Catheter, product number SGC0101, GTIN 08717648195921. The MitraClip Clip Delivery System (CDS) consists of three major components: 1) the Delivery Catheter 2) the Steerable Sleeve, and 3) the MitraClip device. The implantable MitraClip device is located at the distal end of the CDS. The CDS is used to advance and manipulate the implantable MitraClip device for proper positioning and placement on the mitral valve leaflets. The Delivery Catheter, which is part of the CDS, is designed to deliver and deploy the MitraClip. The Delivery Catheter extends through the thru-lumen of the Steerable Sleeve.
Reason for recall
Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-Way Actuator Knob where a user attempted implanting a MitraClip, but the Clip could not be detached from the delivery system due to a mandrel fracture.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0911-2016 |
| Date reported | March 16, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 4, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Abbott Vascular |
| Firm location | Temecula, CA |
| Affected scope | 7,600 units total (2,300 units in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina Luxembourg Australia Malaysia Austria Mexico Belgium Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Canada Norway Colombia Philippines Corrientes Poland Czech Repu… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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