UltraxxTM Nephrostomy Balloon Set The Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set consists of a radiopaque balloon catheter, radiopaque sheath, and inflation device. The Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set is used to dilate the musculofascia, renal capsule, and parenchyma to establish and maintain a percutaneous tract.
FDA Recall Z-1237-2016 · Posted 2016-03-24
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Recalling FirmCook Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLJE
Date Initiated2016-01-27
Date Terminated2017-05-17
Product Quantity20
Reason for Recall
Cook Medical is voluntarily recalling specific lots of the Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set and the Ascend AQ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set because of a labeling mix-up. Cook Medical has received reports of packages labeled as Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set actually containing the
Ascend AQ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set and vice versa.
Firm Action
Cook Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 27, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Customers were instructed to quarantine any unused affected product. Immediately collect and return all unused affected products to Cook Medical
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at (800) 457-4500 or 1(812) 339-2235.
For questions regarding this recall call 800-457-4500.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US including GA, ID, LA, OR, SC, TX and Internationally to CHINA.
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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