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Class 2 Device Recall Vascular Solutions, Pronto V4, Extraction Catheter |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
July 11, 2011 |
Date Posted |
August 04, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 03, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-2946-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
59368 |
510(K)Number |
K103405
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Product Classification |
Catheter, embolectomy - Product Code DXE
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Product |
Vascular Solutions, Pronto¿ V4, Extraction Catheter, Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Rx Only. The following sizes/model numbers are affected: 5.5F( 4005), 6F(4006, 7F(4007, 8F(4008) are involved in the recall.
The Pronto catheter is indicated for the removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from vessels in the coronary and peripheral vasculature. |
Code Information |
Model Lot # 4005 (5.5F) 551391 551513 551579 551861 4006(6F) 551034 551178 551514 551578 551581 551583 4007 (7F) 551106 551249 552116 4008 (8F) 551107551362 551577 552163 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Vascular Solutions, Inc. 6464 Sycamore Ct N Maple Grove MN 55369-6032
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For Additional Information Contact |
763-656-4300
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Vascular Solutions , Inc recently discovered that there was a manufacturing defect with Pronto V4 extraction catheters (Models 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008). Use of this defective product could lead to a tip separation. This may
cause injury and/or procedural delay, resulting in a deteriorating hemodynamic condition of the patient
which may require medical intervention.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Vascular Solutions, Inc. sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD ACTION" letter dated July 8, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers.
The letter instructs customers to identify the affected product and remove from current inventory. Included with the letter was a Field Action Customer Inventory Form for customers to complete and return. VSI will contact customers for replacement product upon receipt of the form and returned product.
Contact your local representative for questions concerning this notice. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1086 |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK ,OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = DXE and Original Applicant = VASCULAR SOLUTIONS, INC.
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