ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0663-03 ยท DQO Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic

Curon Medical Inc

Stretta brand Catheter and Accessory Kit, Part # 175-2575. Model 4301K

DateMar 20, 2003 (initiated Feb 21, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonCatheter shaft has potential to crack during use.
Root causeOther
ActionOn 2/21/03 the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters to inform its consignees about the problem with its catheters. It requests immediate discontinuance of all product with certain lot numbers.
DistributionProduct was released for distribution to 52 direct accounts nationwide including 1 VA Medical Center, Endoscopy Dept., 150 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, ATTN: Dr. Hiroshi Mashimo, ph#: 617-363-5640.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.