ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0250-2020 ยท LIT Catheter, Angioplasty, Peripheral, Transluminal

Cordis Corporation

Cordis MAXI LD PTA Dilatation Catheter, for cardiovascular use.

DateOct 4, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonProduct was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body.
Root causeProcess control
ActionCordis notified customers on about 10/04/2019, via Urgent MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter delivered by sales representatives. Customers were informed that the Cordis MAXI LD" PTA Dilatation Catheter was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body. For an expired inner body, a degradation of material may contribute to a collapse of the guidewire lumen resulting in a resistance during insertion or backloading of the guidewire into the lumen. Instructions included to read the recall letter, immediately check inventory to conform if the affected product is in your possession, identify and set as
Quantity21 units
DistributionUS distribution to AL, AZ, FL, MN, and MO
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K991811CORDIS MAXI DS PTA BALLOON CATHETER
Cordis Corp., Jun 15, 1999