ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1244-2025 ยท MCW Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF: 80237; S 8 F x 85 cm, REF: 80238; S 8 F x 110 cm, REF: 80239

DateMar 5, 2025 (initiated Feb 5, 2025)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonAtherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter has an outer cylinder connected to a rotating helix, which could fracture and/or break, which would require retrieval, and helix facture/break could cause vessel injury and lead to severe bleeding.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 2/5/2025, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notices were sent to customers informing them of the following: 1) In order to minimize risks of illness or injury, please review the updates to the eIFU in their entirety. The updated eIFU can be found on BD's website at https://www.bardpv.com/Rotarex-IFU.php 2) Firm recommends that end users review the updated on-line, on-demand training on the safe and effective use of the Rotarex Atherectomy System, reflecting the recent eIFU updates. The online education may be completed by registering on the BDLA Learning Management System https://academy
Quantity15,755
DistributionUS Nationwide Distribution: NY, VA, KY, IN, OR, FL, MD, NJ, LA, CO, PR, PA, MS, MI, TX, KS, IL, CA, GA, OH, AL, NC, ND, AZ, SC, TN, UT, AR, WI, SD, MA, MO, ME, DE, WV , NV, NH, MN, CT, NE, IA, NM, WA, HI, and OK
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K172315Straub Endovascular System
Straub Medical AG, Apr 12, 2018
K211738Rotarex Atherectomy System
C.R. Bard, Inc., Sep 14, 2021
K242757Rotarex Atherectomy System
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., Jan 30, 2025