Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 18, 2012
CSI has initiated a recall on specific lot numbers of Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy devices which have the potential for an insufficient crown solder bond that may resul…
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. recalled CSI Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy Device (OAD), Part Number 70056-11, Model Numb… - a moderate-severity action.
CSI Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy Device (OAD), Part Number 70056-11, Model Numb… was recalled by Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. in July 18, 2012. Reason: CSI has initiated a recall on specific lot numbers of Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy devices which h…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1959-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-CSI has initiated a recall on specific lot numbers of Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy devices which h….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1959-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1959-2012) was formally reported on July 18, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 18, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 27.
The documented reason for this recall is: CSI has initiated a recall on specific lot numbers of Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy devices which have the potential for an insufficient crown solder bond that may result in the crown becoming detached from th… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution including CA, FL, IL, MI, MN, PA, and TX.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
27
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CSI Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy Device (OAD), Part Number 70056-11, Model Number PRD-SC30-125S. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. The Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy Device (OAD) is part of the Stealth 360-degree Orbital PAD system. The Stealth 360-degree Orbital PAD system is a percutaneous orbital atherectomy system indicated for use as therapy in patients with occlusive atherosclerotic disease in peripheral arteries and who are acceptable candidates for percutaneous transluminal atherectomy.
CSI has initiated a recall on specific lot numbers of Stealth 360-degree Orbital Atherectomy devices which have the potential for an insufficient crown solder bond that may result in the crown becoming detached from the driveshaft.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1959-2012 |
| Date reported | July 18, 2012 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 27 |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution including CA, FL, IL, MI, MN, PA, and TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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