PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corksc

Reported: September 6, 2017 Initiated: July 6, 2017 #Z-3077-2017

Product Description

Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.

Reason for Recall

The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
200 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide GB, NL, DE, IT, FR, BE, ES, NO, CZ, BG, SE, AT, CH, PL, RU, FI
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fogarty Adherent Clot Catheter Model Numbers 1408010 and 140806 Product Usage: The Fogarty adherent clot catheters are designed to effectively remove clot material in the peripheral vasculature. The catheters are indicated for the removal of emboli and thrombi from native arteries or synthetic grafts. The device are designed to facilitate clots too resistant to be removed by an elastomeric balloon. The device features a spiral-shaped, latex-covered stainless steel cable that assumes a corkscrew shape when retracted, greatly expanding the surface areas to entrap fibrous material. The device is 80 cm in length and is available in 4F-6F diameters.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 200 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The diameter of the Fogarty Catheter balloon, measures 6mm instead of 10mm.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 6, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3077-2017.