Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 6, 2017
Potential failure in the balloon bond in the inner catheter stem, leading to the separation of the balloon from the inner stem, leaving it in the rectal cavity.
Medspira, Llc recalled mcompass 2-channel Balloon Catheters The mcompass Biofeedback Anorectal Manometry Syst… - a moderate-severity action.
mcompass 2-channel Balloon Catheters The mcompass Biofeedback Anorectal Manometry Syst… was recalled by Medspira, Llc in September 6, 2017. Reason: Potential failure in the balloon bond in the inner catheter stem, leading to the separation of the balloon fr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3072-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medspira, Llc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential failure in the balloon bond in the inner catheter stem, leading to the separation of the balloon fr….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3072-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3072-2017) was formally reported on September 6, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 14, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medspira, Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Minneapolis, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 355 catheters (255 US - 100 foreign. ).
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential failure in the balloon bond in the inner catheter stem, leading to the separation of the balloon from the inner stem, leaving it in the rectal cavity. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of :CA, FL, IA, ID, and TX., and to the countries of : Austria, Italy, Malaysia, Philippines, Sweden, and United Kingdom. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 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
355 catheters (255 US - 100 foreign. )
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
mcompass 2-channel Balloon Catheters The mcompass Biofeedback Anorectal Manometry System is for use on patients requiring anorectal pressure studies. mcompass Anorectal Manometry System (RMD-001-001) which includes a FOB component connected to the balloon catheter to inflate and deflate and a medical grade tablet PC to run the software. The software is not included in the recall, only the balloon catheter component.
Potential failure in the balloon bond in the inner catheter stem, leading to the separation of the balloon from the inner stem, leaving it in the rectal cavity.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3072-2017 |
| Date reported | September 6, 2017 |
| Date initiated | June 14, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Medspira, Llc |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 355 catheters (255 US - 100 foreign. ) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of :CA, FL, IA, ID, and TX., and to the countries of : Austria, Italy, Malaysia, Philippines, Sweden, and United Kingdom |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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