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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Cordis EMPIRA RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter Catalog # 85R30300S For cardiovascular use.

Reported: June 18, 2014 Initiated: February 5, 2013 #Z-1784-2014

Product Description

Cordis EMPIRA RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter Catalog # 85R30300S For cardiovascular use.

Reason for Recall

Dilatation catheters could exhibit radial versus axial tears should they burst during inflation.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cordis Corporation
Units Affected
80 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US states: AZ, FL, IL, LA, MA, NJ, OR, SC, and TX. Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Iran, Israel, India, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cordis EMPIRA RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter Catalog # 85R30300S For cardiovascular use.. Recalled by Cordis Corporation. Units affected: 80 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Dilatation catheters could exhibit radial versus axial tears should they burst during inflation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 18, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1784-2014.