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Class 2 Device Recall CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator

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Date Initiated by Firm May 07, 2012
Date Posted July 06, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on January 07, 2015
Recall Number Z-1956-2012
Recall Event ID 61793
510(K)Number K092619  
Product Classification System, imaging, pulsed echo, ultrasonic - Product Code IYO
Product CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor (8mm) with VirtuTRAX Instrument navigator and (8.9 tapered to 1.3 x 147cm) telescopically-folded CIV-Flex sensor covers (5), Ref. 610-1080. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240.

The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom reusable tracking bracket for leading transducers and other medical devices
Code Information Lot numbers M493010, M493220, M708150, M710060, M783360, M803040, M803520, M808870, M823690, M832260, M840620, M848450, M855680, and M871810.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Civco Medical Instruments Inc
102 1st St S
Kalona IA 52247-9589
For Additional Information Contact James Leong
319-656-4447
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The general purpose electromagnetic sensor was incorrectly calibrated causing potential variability in the projected position of the needle path with the ultrasound device.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Component design/selection
Action CIVCO sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 3, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to return all general purpose sensors as the product may not function as intended. To return the affected product customers should contact the OEM Sales Coordinator at 319-248-6521 to schedule the return of their device. Upon receipt of the snesor, CIVCO will arrange for recalibration. Once recalibration is completed, the sensor will be returned to the customer at no charge. Customers were asked to forward this communication to all their customers who purchased the affected product. Once CIVCO has received the customer list, they will contact the end-user to request they return their general purpose sensor directly to CIVCO for recalibration. For questions customers should call 800-441-6741. For questions regarding this recall call 319-656-4447.
Quantity in Commerce 24 kits
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including WI, CA, MA, IN, WA, and NJ. Foreign distribution was made to Germany, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Japan, Italy, Korea, and France.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = IYO and Original Applicant = CIVCO
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