FDA Devices recall · Reported March 10, 2021
ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is a component of the ACIST HDi System. The ACIST HDi System is intended to be used for ultrasound examination of coronary and peripheral intravascular pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. The ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is intended for use with the ACIST HDi System.
Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the catheter. Further testing indicated that pieces (>200 micron) of damaged o…
Acist Medical Systems recalled ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Ca… - a critical-severity action.
ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Ca… was recalled by Acist Medical Systems in March 10, 2021. Reason: Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the cath…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1161-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Acist Medical Systems issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the cath….
- Critical
- severity level
- 1K units
- affected scope
- Class I
- classification
- March 10, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1161-2021 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.
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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
ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is a component of the ACIST HDi System. The ACIST HDi System is intended to be used for ultrasound examination of coronary and peripheral intravascular pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. The ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is intended for use with the ACIST HDi System.
Reason for recall
Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the catheter. Further testing indicated that pieces (>200 micron) of damaged o-ring had the potential to be flushed out of the catheter. ACIST is confirming the source of the failure mode to assure the quality and reliability of the Kodama catheter. There have been no related field reports related to this incident, nor any evidence or report of patient injury or adverse health consequence.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1161-2021 |
| Date reported | March 10, 2021 |
| Date initiated | January 22, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Acist Medical Systems |
| Firm location | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Affected scope | 1185 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN; In the countries of India, Italy, Japan, Poland, and United Arab Emirates. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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