PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

NC Sprinter; Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Sterile; 2.25 mm; Model NCSP22512X. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432 The NC Sprinter Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter is a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Rapid Exchange System. The balloon at the distal end of the catheter can be inflated to a defined diameter at a specific pressure (see labelling). The proximal end of the catheter has a female luer for attachme

Reported: October 9, 2013 Initiated: September 16, 2013 #Z-2302-2013

Product Description

NC Sprinter; Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Sterile; 2.25 mm; Model NCSP22512X. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432 The NC Sprinter Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter is a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Rapid Exchange System. The balloon at the distal end of the catheter can be inflated to a defined diameter at a specific pressure (see labelling). The proximal end of the catheter has a female luer for attachment to an inflation device. The catheter provides a lumen which enables the use of a guide wire to position the catheter. Radiopaque balloon marker(s) enable accurate placement. Shaft markers for brachial and femoral techniques are in place.

Reason for Recall

Compliance chart included in lot 207002011 of the NC Sprinter RX 2.25 x 12 mm products lists the size of the device as 2.5mm instead of the correct 2.25mm size.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
122
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand.
Location
Santa Rosa, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
NC Sprinter; Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Sterile; 2.25 mm; Model NCSP22512X. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55432 The NC Sprinter Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter is a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Rapid Exchange System. The balloon at the distal end of the catheter can be inflated to a defined diameter at a specific pressure (see labelling). The proximal end of the catheter has a female luer for attachment to an inflation device. The catheter provides a lumen which enables the use of a guide wire to position the catheter. Radiopaque balloon marker(s) enable accurate placement. Shaft markers for brachial and femoral techniques are in place.. Recalled by Medtronic Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: 122.
Why was this product recalled?
Compliance chart included in lot 207002011 of the NC Sprinter RX 2.25 x 12 mm products lists the size of the device as 2.5mm instead of the correct 2.25mm size.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2302-2013.