ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1089-04 ยท DXE Catheter, Embolectomy

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

The Pronto Extraction Catheter is indicated for the removal of fresh, soft emboli and thrombi from vessels in the arterial system.

DateJul 20, 2004 (initiated May 12, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe marker band in guidewire lumen could move from the manufactured location during clinical use.
Root causeOther
Actionletter 5/21/2004, representative visit to foreign accounts.
Quantity1010 of all affected lots
DistributionNationwide, worldwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K032763VASCULAR SOLUTIONS PRONTO EXTRACTION CATHETER
Vascular Solutions, Inc., Dec 19, 2003