PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Volcano s5i/s5ix/s5iz/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and Pressure System; Product/Part numbers: s5i -806300-020 ; s5ix/s5iz - 807400-001; CORE - 400-0 I 00.02. Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System for evaluation of blood flow, perfusion and vascular structures.

Reported: July 15, 2015 Initiated: September 23, 2013 #Z-2044-2015

Product Description

Volcano s5i/s5ix/s5iz/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and Pressure System; Product/Part numbers: s5i -806300-020 ; s5ix/s5iz - 807400-001; CORE - 400-0 I 00.02. Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System for evaluation of blood flow, perfusion and vascular structures.

Reason for Recall

A limitation in interoperability between the Philips Xper Flex Cardia Physiomonitoring System and Volcano's sS/Si, Core, and ComboMap systems. This limitation may impact the calculation of Fraction Flow Reserve (FFR) within the Volcano System when the system is connected to the Xper Flex Cardia system via its aortic pressure auxiliary output.

Details

Recalling Firm
Volcano Corp
Units Affected
227 total units - all models
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, United Kingdom, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Iceland, France, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Philippines and Thailand.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Volcano s5i/s5ix/s5iz/CORE Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging and Pressure System; Product/Part numbers: s5i -806300-020 ; s5ix/s5iz - 807400-001; CORE - 400-0 I 00.02. Intravascular Imaging and Pressure System for evaluation of blood flow, perfusion and vascular structures.. Recalled by Volcano Corp. Units affected: 227 total units - all models.
Why was this product recalled?
A limitation in interoperability between the Philips Xper Flex Cardia Physiomonitoring System and Volcano's sS/Si, Core, and ComboMap systems. This limitation may impact the calculation of Fraction Flow Reserve (FFR) within the Volcano System when the system is connected to the Xper Flex Cardia system via its aortic pressure auxiliary output.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 15, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2044-2015.