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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 15, 2020

Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms having morphology suitable for endovascular repair.

Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result in difficulty or an inability to fully deploy the graft via the standa…

Recall #
Z-2546-2020
Affected scope
571
Initiated
June 2, 2020
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Cook Inc. recalled Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indic… - a moderate-severity action.

Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indic… was recalled by Cook Inc. in July 15, 2020. Reason: Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2546-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cook Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result ….

Moderate
severity level
571 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 15, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2546-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2546-2020) was formally reported on July 15, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 2, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cook Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomington, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 571.

The documented reason for this recall is: Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result in difficulty or an inability to fully deploy the graft via the standard method provided in the IFU. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Foreign distribution to the countries of Canada, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Great Britain, AUSTRIA Belgium. CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESPA¿A France GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL Italia MARTINI…. 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 - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

571

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms having morphology suitable for endovascular repair.

Reason for recall

Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result in difficulty or an inability to fully deploy the graft via the standard method provided in the IFU.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2546-2020
Date reported July 15, 2020
Date initiated June 2, 2020
Recalling firm Cook Inc.
Firm location Bloomington, IN
Affected scope 571
Distribution Foreign distribution to the countries of Canada, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Great Britain, AUSTRIA Belgium. CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESPA¿A France GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL Italia MARTINIQUE Nederland NORW…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

571 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Zenith Alpha Abdominal Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZIMB - Product Usage: is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms having morphology suitable for endovascular repair.. Recalled by Cook Inc.. Units affected: 571.
Why was this product recalled?
Identified products may contain a damaged bushing within the delivery system, which could potentially result in difficulty or an inability to fully deploy the graft via the standard method provided in the IFU.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2546-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Foreign distribution to the countries of Canada, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Great Britain, AUSTRIA Belgium. CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESPA¿A France GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL Italia MARTINIQUE Nederland NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SERBIA SOUTH AFRICA SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM Australia Hong Kong Thailand.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2546-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported July 15, 2020.

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