| | Class 1 Recall AMPLATZER® TorqVue® FX Delivery System |  |
| Date Posted |
February 11, 2013 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0763-2013 |
| Product |
St. Jude Medical, AGA Medical corporation, AMPLATZER® TorqVue® FX Delivery System. Model #'s: 9-ITVFX06F45/60, 9-ITVFX07F45/60, 9-ITVFX007F45/80, 9-ITVFX08F45/60, 9-ITVFX08F45/80, 9-ITVFX09F45/80, 9-ITVFX10F45/80 9-ITVFX12F45/80, 9-ITVFX13F45/80. Cardiac surgical instrument, used to close atrial septal defects between the right and left atriums. |
| Code Information |
all batches
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
St Jude Medical Inc 177 E County Road B Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117-1951 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
Reason for Recall |
The distal end of the core wire of the TorqVue FX Delivery System could potentially fracture when exposed to a combination of certain cardiac anatomies and usage conditions.
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| Action |
St. Jude Medical sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated January 18, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were advised to discontinue use of the device and remove it from inventory. Customers should contact their SJM sales representative for questions relating to this recall. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
635 |
| Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution-including DC and the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI. |
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