Recall Z-1161-2021 ยท OBJ Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular
Acist Medical Systems
ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is a component of the ACIST HDi System. The ACIST HDi System is intended to be used for ultrasound examination of coronary and peripheral intravascular pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. The ACIST Kodama Intra
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 (initiated Jan 22, 2021) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the catheter. Further testing indicated that pieces (>200 micron) of damaged o-ring had the potential to be flushed out of the catheter. ACIST is confirming the source of the failure mode to assure the quality and reliability of the Kodama catheter. There have been no related field reports related to this incident, nor any evidence or report of patient injury or adverse health consequence. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, ACIST, sent an, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter and response form dated Jan 22, 2021 to customers on Jan. 22, 2021. The letter describe the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: to complete all of the steps outlined below and return the completed Recall Response Form to Stericycle by e-mail: acistmedical8961@stericycle.com or fax to 877-576-9366. 1. Check your inventory of Kodama HD-IVUS Catheter 2. Record quantities of each lot in the Response Form 3. Remove the affected lots from your inventory. 4. Use the |
| Quantity | 1185 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN; In the countries of India, Italy, Japan, Poland, and United Arab Emirates. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K193183 | ACIST HDi System, ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter Acist Medical Systems, Inc., Mar 20, 2020 |