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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

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

Reported: March 16, 2016 Initiated: February 4, 2016 #Z-0911-2016

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Vascular
Units Affected
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 Republic Portugal Denmark Egypt Romania Finland Saudi Arabia France Slovenia Germany Spain Greece Sweden Hong Kong Switzerland Hungary Thailand Indonesia Turkey Israel United Arab Emirates Italy United Kingdom Kuwait and Vietnam.
Location
Temecula, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Abbott Vascular. Units affected: 7,600 units total (2,300 units in US).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 16, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0911-2016.