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Terminated

Visions PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter, Catalog Number/Part Number 81234/400-0200.272 Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter is an over the wire imaging catheter with a digital ultrasound transducer on the distal tip. The transducer utilizes a 64-element cylindrical array that radiates acoustic energy into the surrounding tissue and detects the subsequent echoes. The information from the echoes is used to generate real-time images of the peripheral vessels. The devices are provided sterile and are single use disposable devices.

FDA Recall Z-0727-2019 · Posted None

Recalling FirmVolcano Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOBJ
Date Initiated2018-10-17
Date Terminated2021-04-30
Product Quantity1240 units

Reason for Recall

Visions PV .035 Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheters (catalog number 88901 adnd81234) due to the potential inability to pass the guidewire through the y-port of the catheter.

Firm Action

The firm disseminated a Medical Device Advisory Notice by mail on 10/17/2018. The letter requested that the consignee notify the complaint department at 800-228-4728 Option 3 or email [email protected] to report an ability to insert the guidewire into the catheter. The defective units will be replaced.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution

Official Source

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

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