AGA Medical Corporation, Amplatzer TorqVue Delivery System 45-degree. REF: 9-1TV10F45/80. Designed to facilitate the introduction of transvenous devices to chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart and for introducing therapeutic devices to a location within the peripheral vasculature.
FDA Recall Z-1101-2010 · Posted 2010-03-11
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Recalling FirmAGA Medical Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQY
Date Initiated2009-12-18
Date Terminated2012-03-29
Product Quantity57
Reason for Recall
In this lot of TorqVue Delivery Systems (PN: 9-ITV10F45/80, LN: 0906151781), the dilator cannot be fully secured to the sheath as directed by the instructions for use.
Firm Action
An AGA Medical Product Recall Notice, dated December 18, 2009 was sent to customers on 12/18/2009. The letter identified the affected product, described the issue and asked for devices to be returned. Customers are asked to complete a form attached to the product recall notice and return it to AGA via fax or email.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution: USA, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, and Taiwan.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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