PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous

Reported: August 14, 2013 Initiated: March 29, 2013 #Z-1887-2013

Product Description

Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava in several situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease; Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced and Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.

Reason for Recall

Correction to provide clarification and additional labeling to minimize likelihood on implanting filter backwards.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cordis Corporation
Units Affected
33,000 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, Ny, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada & Panama
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava in several situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease; Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced and Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.. Recalled by Cordis Corporation. Units affected: 33,000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Correction to provide clarification and additional labeling to minimize likelihood on implanting filter backwards.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 14, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1887-2013.