PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The device is also indicated for post- dilatation of balloon-expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.

Reported: January 28, 2015 Initiated: December 22, 2014 #Z-0998-2015

Product Description

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The device is also indicated for post- dilatation of balloon-expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.

Reason for Recall

One unit from a demo lot of POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter was left at a hospital and was not sterilized.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cordis Corporation
Units Affected
120
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: US including states of: CT, NJ, NY, PA, MD, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, KY, OH, IN, MI, IA, WI, SD, IL, MO, KS, NE, LA, OK, TX, CO, UT, AZ, CA, OR, WA, AR, IN, MN, WY, ND, NV, MA, RI, NH, CT, DE, District of Columbia and Hawaii.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The device is also indicated for post- dilatation of balloon-expandable and self-expanding stents in the peripheral vasculature.. Recalled by Cordis Corporation. Units affected: 120.
Why was this product recalled?
One unit from a demo lot of POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter was left at a hospital and was not sterilized.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 28, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0998-2015.