REF 27219-1 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems des...
Reason: Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the ...
Z-0871-2021January 27, 2021Irvine, CA
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class IITerminated
ACUITY Universal Cutter, MODEL 7060 - Product Usage: intended to facilitate guide catheter removal after the Boston Scientific coronary venous lead is positioned.
Reason: Boston Scientific (BSC) is retrieving five Model 7060 ACUITY cutters distributed in the US that did not undergo the applicable sterile processing procedure.
Z-0870-2021January 27, 2021Saint Paul, MN
Penumbra Inc.
Class ITerminated
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the...
Reason: The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel dama...
Z-0849-2021January 27, 2021Alameda, CA
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Class IIOngoing
REF 27219-2 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 2.0, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems des...
Reason: Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the ...
Z-0872-2021January 27, 2021Irvine, CA
Penumbra Inc.
Class ITerminated
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7L138KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of...
Reason: The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel dama...
Reason: The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel dama...
Z-0851-2021January 27, 2021Alameda, CA
Penumbra Inc.
Class ITerminated
Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers ...
Reason: The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel dama...
Z-0848-2021January 27, 2021Alameda, CA
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Class IIOngoing
REF 27219-5 X1, Medtronic, Delta Valve, Neonatal, Performance Level 1.5, CE 0344, Sterile EO - Product Usage: Neonatal Delta Snap Shunt Assemblies are components of CSF-Flow Control Shunt Systems des...
Reason: Neonatal Valves were manufactured with a ventricular catheter connection site shorter than the design specification. The defect can lead to difficulty in securing the valve to the ...
Z-0873-2021January 27, 2021Irvine, CA
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class ITerminated
Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 25mm, sterile, REF H749LVSUS250, GTIN 08714729960911, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ir...
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Z-0728-2021January 20, 2021Maple Grove, MN
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class ITerminated
Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 27mm, sterile, REF H749LVS270, GTIN 08714729940838, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Irel...
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Z-0736-2021January 20, 2021Maple Grove, MN
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class ITerminated
Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 25mm, sterile, REF H749LVS250, GTIN 08714729940821, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Irel...
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Z-0735-2021January 20, 2021Maple Grove, MN
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class ITerminated
Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 23mm, sterile, REF H749LVS230, GTIN 08714729940814, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Irel...
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Z-0734-2021January 20, 2021Maple Grove, MN
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class ITerminated
Lotus Edge Valve System, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Premounted on Delivery System, 27mm, sterile, REF H749LVSUS270, GTIN 08714729960928, Made in Ireland, Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ir...
Reason: Failure to execute the visual inspection correctly prior to locking the valve during the deployment process can lead to the inability to release the delivery system.
Z-0730-2021January 20, 2021Maple Grove, MN
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Class IIOngoing
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal flui...
Reason: There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-op...
Z-0739-2021January 6, 2021Irvine, CA
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Class IIOngoing
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 95001, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid ...
Reason: There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-op...
Z-0740-2021January 6, 2021Irvine, CA
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Class IIOngoing
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 91101, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal flu...
Reason: There is a potential for a defect on the seal of the outer pouch of catheters. The defect may compromise the sterility of the pouch contents, which may increase the risk of post-op...
Z-0738-2021January 6, 2021Irvine, CA
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Class IITerminated
Bactiseal Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Shunt System - Product Usage: use in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...
Reason: Mislabeled product-Bactiseal Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Shunt System(823073) mislabeled as Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter (823087) and vs. versa
Z-0724-2021December 30, 2020Princeton, NJ
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc.
Class IITerminated
PryTime Medical - ER-Reboa Plus Catheter, Ref: ER7232PLUS, Guidewire Free, Compatabel with 7Fr introducer Sheaths, Arterial Line, Rx Only, UDI: (01) 0 0850001 10505 7 - Product Usage: intended for tem...
Reason: There is a potential that catheters may have incorrectly marked balloon and arterial lines. This could result in a procedure delay or injury to the patient.
Z-0716-2021December 30, 2020Boerne, TX
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Class IITerminated
Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter: EVC- Catheter is designed for use in the treatment of hydrocephalus when shunting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain. Part Numb...
Reason: Mislabeled product-Bactiseal Ventricular Catheter with Bactiseal Shunt System(823073) mislabeled as Bactiseal Endoscopic Ventricular Catheter (823087) and vs. versa
Reason: Due to a manufacturing issue, the catheter tip geometry is incorrect (thicker wall) resulting in a more obtuse tip angle.
Z-0568-2021December 23, 2020Garland, TX
Boston Scientific Corporation
Class IIOngoing
EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultrasonic Core, and a reusable Control Unit 4.0. The devi...
Reason: This is a follow-up to the EKOS Field Safety Notice dated April 30, 2019. The Radio Frequency (RF) board has been redesigned to prevent occasional internal board failures at lower ...
Z-0637-2021December 23, 2020Marlborough, MA
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
Class IITerminated
Evolut (TM) PRO System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTPRO-23, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV ...
Reason: Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).
Z-0560-2021December 16, 2020Santa Ana, CA
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
Class IITerminated
Evolut (TM) R System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTR-23, Labeled as VLV EVOLUTR-23 VT IR 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV EVOLUT R CE 29L MX, VLV EVOLUTR-23 TAV CE AU 2Y MX, VLV EVO...
Reason: Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).
Z-0559-2021December 16, 2020Santa Ana, CA
Medtronic Heart Valves Division
Class IITerminated
Evolut (TM) PRO+ System. With the following model numbers: a. EVPROPLUS-23US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-23US COMM JPN, VLV EVPROPLUS-23 COMM US; b. EVPROPLUS-26US, Labeled as VLV EVPROPLUS-2...
Reason: Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).