Class 1 Device Recall OptEase Vena Cava Filter

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 29, 2013
• Date Posted: August 07, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 27, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-1887-2013
• Recall Event ID: 65482
• 510(K)Number: K034050 K091077
• Product Classification: Filter, intravascular, cardiovascular - Product Code DTK
• Product: Cordis OPTEASE Retrieval Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter***REF Cat. No.***466F220A and 466F220B***Vena Cava Filter and Introduction Kit***(BRITE TIP Catheter Sheath Introducer and Angiographic Vessel Dilator)***Cordis***a Johnson and Johnson Company***ENDOVASCULAR*** Label No. SB 10247519.2/***LB466F220AO.5***omoraoro/2012.050794***Do not resterilize***. Product Usage: The OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava in several situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulants are contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease; Emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced and Chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.
• Code Information: Model Numbers 466F220A and 466F220B.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Cordis Corporation; 14201 Nw 60th Ave; Miami Lakes FL 33014-2802
• For Additional Information Contact: Hal Baden; 786-313-2365
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Correction to provide clarification and additional labeling to minimize likelihood on implanting filter backwards.
• FDA Determined Cause: Labeling design
• Action: Cordis Corporation sent an "URGENT Medical Device Correction" notification to their consignees in the US by letter dated April 3, 2013 and an e-mail was sent to the Canadian consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to read the description and recommendations sections carefully, then sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis to their fax number(908) 429-8287 or Scan and e-mail to MiamiQA@crdus.jnj.com. The letter states to pass on the notice to anyone in the consignees' facilities that need to be informed. Additionally, the notification request consignees to maintain awareness of this notification until the information has been incorporated in the Cordis OPTEASE Vena Cava Filter labeling. For questions related to the issue contact Cordis Endovascular Medical Information Line 877-338-4235.
• Quantity in Commerce: 33,000 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, Ny, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the countries of Canada & Panama
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = DTK; 510(K)s with Product Code = DTK