Recall Z-0661-2017 ยท MCW Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy
Spectranetics Corporation
Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 410-152, 410-154, 414-151, 414-159, 417-152, 417-156, 420-006, 420-159, 423-001, 423-135-01 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300 Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single or multivessel coronary artery disease, either as a stand-alone modality or in conjunction with Percutaneous Transluminal
| Date | Nov 28, 2016 (initiated Oct 31, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Spectranetics Corporation announces a voluntary field action for the Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter, ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter, and Bridge Occlusion Balloon due to potentially compromised integrity of the outer sterile packaging. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Spectranectics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 31, 2016, to all affected consignees. Consignees were instructed to discontinue use of the potentially impacted lots and return the product for replacement. Consignees were also instructed to complete the attached Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to facilitate the product return of any remaining product in inventory. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-231-0978, Option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 719-651-8517. |
| Quantity | 14,624 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide and PR) Internationally to Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Israel, Japan, Ku |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K140775 | TURBO-ELITE ATHERECTOMY CATHETERS, TURBO TANDEM SYSTEM Spectranetics Corporation, Jul 23, 2014 |