Reported Apr 19, 2017 · Terminated
Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number…
Volcano Corporation
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: Volcano Corporation · 2870 Kilgore Rd · Rancho Cordova, CA · 95670-6133
Is this the product you have?
3 of 3 products
| Model / number | Product as published |
|---|---|
| — | Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter |
400-0200.273 | — |
89900. | Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures. |
- Lot codes and dates
Lot # 50069132Expiry date 6/30/2018Lot # 50083527Expiry date 11/30/2018Lot # 50083533Expiry Date 11/30/2018
- Amount recalled
- 718 total devices
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Why it was recalled
High complaint rates of kinking near the junction of the proximal shaft to telescope section of the catheter. Kinking could result in disruption of normal clinical workflow or loss of imaging.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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