| Date Initiated by Firm | March 16, 2009 |
| Date Posted | April 17, 2009 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 20, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-1250-2009 |
| Recall Event ID |
51499 |
| 510(K)Number | K071427 |
| Product Classification |
Peripheral Catheter Atherectomy - Product Code MCW
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| Product | Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Manufactured for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112, USA. The ViperWire atherectomy guide wire has a shaft diameter of 0.014" and is constructed of stainless steel with a smooth finish and is silicone coated. The spring tip configuration is atraumatic, radiopaque, and can be bent to form a steerable system. |
| Code Information |
Lot: P1406641 |
| FEI Number |
3004742232
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. 651 Campus Dr Arden Hills MN 55112-3495
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| For Additional Information Contact | 651-259-1600 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | CSI is recalling 10 devices due to a mislabeling of the shelf life as shown on the device labeling. The labeling shown on the affected devices represents a 24 month shelf life rather than a 6 month shelf life that should have been indicated. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Incorrect or no expiration date |
| Action | Customer letters were FedEx'd to CSI Sales Professionals on 03/16/2009, who delivered the letters and helped coordinate the removals of affected product. The letter identified the product, provided a description of the issue and provided instructions to immediately remove from use and return the affected guidewires to CSI. A Customer Acknowledgement Form was asked to be completed and returned with the devices. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 10 devices |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
| 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 = MCW
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