ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2190-2010 ยท DXE Catheter, Embolectomy

Spectranetics Corporation

Spectranetics Corporation, QuickCat Extraction Catheter, REF 60090-01, Sterile R, Working Length 145cm, for embolus and thrombus removal from arterial vessels.

DateAug 9, 2010 (initiated Jul 1, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonGuidewire lumen may be occluded, preventing guidewire insertion into the catheter.
Root causeProcess control
ActionConsignees were notified by letter on Jul 1, 2010, and told to not use affected lots and to contact Spectranetics to arrange a product exchange. More information is available at 800-231-0978.
Quantity5080 units (1778 US, 3302 Non-US)
DistributionWorldwide distribution: USA, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060092QUICKCAT EXTRACTION CATHETER
Kensey Nash Corp., Mar 9, 2006
K073519QUICKCAT EXTRACTION CATHETER, MODEL 60090-01
Kensey Nash Corp., Mar 28, 2008