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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter; Product Code PPLUS20, Catheter for Crossing Total Occlusions. Cardiovascular: The Volcano Pioneer Plus Intravascular Ultrasound Re-Entry Catheter (Pioneer Plus) is intended to facilitate the placement and positioning of catheters within the peripheral vasculature.

Reported: September 9, 2015 Initiated: July 22, 2015 #Z-2718-2015

Product Description

Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter; Product Code PPLUS20, Catheter for Crossing Total Occlusions. Cardiovascular: The Volcano Pioneer Plus Intravascular Ultrasound Re-Entry Catheter (Pioneer Plus) is intended to facilitate the placement and positioning of catheters within the peripheral vasculature.

Reason for Recall

Due to a manufacturing defect, there is the possibility that a small wire could extend through the catheter shaft of the Pioneer Plus intravascular Ultrasound Guided Re-Entry Catheters.

Details

Recalling Firm
Volcano Corporation
Units Affected
5042 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Canada, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, and Qatar.
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter; Product Code PPLUS20, Catheter for Crossing Total Occlusions. Cardiovascular: The Volcano Pioneer Plus Intravascular Ultrasound Re-Entry Catheter (Pioneer Plus) is intended to facilitate the placement and positioning of catheters within the peripheral vasculature.. Recalled by Volcano Corporation. Units affected: 5042 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to a manufacturing defect, there is the possibility that a small wire could extend through the catheter shaft of the Pioneer Plus intravascular Ultrasound Guided Re-Entry Catheters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 9, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2718-2015.