Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2021-10-15
Product Quantity2 devices
Reason for Recall
During stent graft deployment, the spindle may detach from the distal end of the spindle hypotube
Firm Action
On or about 10/15/2021, the firm initiated a global verbal notification to customers informing them that is the potential for a specific subset of 18Fr Stent Graft Systems to have the potential for the spindle to detach from the spindle hypotube during deployment. On 10/18/2021, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Notification Letter via UPS 2-day delivery.
Customers are instructed to take the following actions:
1) Return all unused affected devices to the Recalling Firm via their sales representative or calling customer service at 1-888-283-7868 or email
[email protected].
2) Complete the enclosed Customer Confirmation Form and email to
[email protected].
3) Forward this Recall notice to all those who need to be aware within their organization to include physician implanters (US only). Additionally, if any affected devices have been distributed to other organizations, forward this notice to those entities.
For questions or assistance - contact their Field Representative or Customer Service at 888-283-7868 or email
[email protected].
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.