Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 3, 2020
There is a potential for thrombus formation on balloons prepped and staged in the vasculature for long durations. All users, such as those performing lead extraction cases may no…
Spectranetics Corporation recalled Bridge Occlusion Balloon, REF 590-001, QTY 1, Sheath Compatibility 12F, Guidewire Compati… - a moderate-severity action.
Bridge Occlusion Balloon, REF 590-001, QTY 1, Sheath Compatibility 12F, Guidewire Compati… was recalled by Spectranetics Corporation in June 3, 2020. Reason: There is a potential for thrombus formation on balloons prepped and staged in the vasculature for long durati…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2143-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Spectranetics Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential for thrombus formation on balloons prepped and staged in the vasculature for long durati….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2143-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2143-2020) was formally reported on June 3, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 31, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spectranetics Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Colorado Springs, CO. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential for thrombus formation on balloons prepped and staged in the vasculature for long durations. All users, such as those performing lead extraction cases may not be aware of this risk. It was determin… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Liech…. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Bridge Occlusion Balloon, REF 590-001, QTY 1, Sheath Compatibility 12F, Guidewire Compatibility 0.035 in, Working Length 90 cm, Balloon Outer Diameter 31 mm, Balloon Length 80 mmm, Rx ONLY, CE Marking, Sterile EO, UDI: 00813132024666
There is a potential for thrombus formation on balloons prepped and staged in the vasculature for long durations. All users, such as those performing lead extraction cases may not be aware of this risk. It was determined that current labeling is insufficient to ensure all potential users minimize the time the balloon remains in vasculature. If left in too long it could lead to embolization.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2143-2020 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2020 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Spectranetics Corporation |
| Firm location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | US: Nationwide OUS: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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