Recall Z-2946-2011 ยท DXE Catheter, Embolectomy
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
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.
| Date | Aug 4, 2011 (initiated Jul 11, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | 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 | 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. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K103405 | PRONTO V4 EXTRACTION CATHETER 5.5F; PRONTO V4 EXTRACTION CATHETER 6F; PRONTO V4 EXTRACTION 7F; PRONTO V4 EXTRACTION CATH Vascular Solutions, Inc., Dec 22, 2010 |