ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0147-2023 ยท DXE Catheter, Embolectomy

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Fogarty Biliary Balloon Probes Model Number: 410235FP 410405FP 410236FP

DateOct 28, 2022 (initiated Oct 6, 2022)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to an increase of confirmed latex deterioration complaints for arterial embolectomy catheters packaged in pouches.
Root causePackaging
ActionOn 10/06/2022, Edwards Lifesciences sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter via FedEx 2nd Day to customer informing them that certain lots of Fogarty arterial embolectomy catheters and Fogarty biliary balloon probes are exhibiting latex deterioration in the balloon. It was determined that storage of these devices in the same room room as high energy ionizing radiation sources which can act as an ozone generator to the immediate environment, can accelerate latex deterioration and subsequent balloon failures. Advice on action to be taken by users: It is requested that they do not store F
Quantity26,560 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K193379Fogarty Arterial Embolectomy Catheter, Fogarty Biliary Balloon Probe
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, Jun 12, 2020