Reported Feb 3, 2016 · Terminated
Zilver¿ 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System
Cook Medical Incorporated
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: Cook Medical Incorporated · 400 N Daniels Way · Bloomington, IN · 47404-9155
Is this the product you have?
- Zilver¿ 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System
- Lot codes and dates
- Catalog Prefix ZIVX5. All Lots
- Amount recalled
- 753
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Manufacturing of the joint between the inner catheter and stylet of the delivery system does not consistently meet specifications, and the joint may separate during deployment. Failure of this joint during a procedure may result in a partial stent deployment. The clinical effect of a partial deployment may be a need for surgical intervention, or may result in vessel trauma or an embolic event
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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