Reported Nov 27, 2019 · Terminated

The PolarCath Balloon Catheter consists of a coaxial catheter shaft with two concentric, non-compliant balloon systems…

Nucryo Vascular Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Nucryo Vascular Inc. · 2192 Bering Dr · San Jose, CA · 95131-2013

Is this the product you have?

  • The PolarCath Balloon Catheter consists of a coaxial catheter shaft with two concentric, non-compliant balloon systems mounted at the distal tip (balloon within a balloon design). The catheter is available in various working lengths and appropriate balloon diameters and lengths. The balloon has radiopaque markings to assist in balloon placement and to visualize proper expansion of the inflated balloon. The catheter tip is tapered to facilitate entry into peripheral arteries and across lesions. The catheter is designed to be used with appropriately sized guidewires and introducers.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lots
    • CAT 0738
    • CAT 0739
    • CAT 0740
    • CAT 0743
    • CAT 0744
    • CAT 0746
    • CAT 0750
    • CAT 0751
    • CAT 0758
Amount recalled
49

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Peripheral Dilation Catheters that were E-Beam Sterilized were inadvertently mislabeled with EO sterilized labels.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 3, 2021 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:07 PM UTC

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