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Terminated

Cordis MAXI LD PTA Dilatation Catheter, for cardiovascular use.

FDA Recall Z-0250-2020 · Posted None

Recalling FirmCordis Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLIT
Date Initiated2019-10-04
Date Terminated2020-12-14
Product Quantity21 units

Reason for Recall

Product was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body.

Firm Action

Cordis notified customers on about 10/04/2019, via Urgent MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter delivered by sales representatives. Customers were informed that the Cordis MAXI LD" PTA Dilatation Catheter was manufactured utilizing an expired inner body. For an expired inner body, a degradation of material may contribute to a collapse of the guidewire lumen resulting in a resistance during insertion or backloading of the guidewire into the lumen. Instructions included to read the recall letter, immediately check inventory to conform if the affected product is in your possession, identify and set aside any units from the affected lot, complete and return the provided Acknowledgement Form directly to Cordis via fax (614-495-5571) or email to [email protected]. Customers were also instructed to arrange for return of affected product, provide the recall letter to personnel at your facility who need to be made aware and any other facility that may have been sent the affected units.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US distribution to AL, AZ, FL, MN, and MO

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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