Volcano PV .035 Catheter: Part number: 88901; Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 is indicated for use in the evaluation of vascular morphology in blood vessels of the peripheral vasculature by providing a cross-sectional image of such vessels. The device is an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures and dimensional measurements from the image.
FDA Recall Z-1844-2015 · Posted 2015-06-25
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Recalling FirmVolcano Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOBJ
Date Initiated2015-06-04
Date Terminated2015-10-27
Product Quantity162 total devices (included both products)
Reason for Recall
During a relabeling procedure at the manufacturing facility, the products were labeled with a shelf life in accordance with the date of the relabeling and not in accordance with the original shelf life date at the time of manufacture
Firm Action
Volcano sent an Urgent Medical Device Recalls lettersdated June 4, 2015 via Federal Express to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine product inventory, quarantine the affected product, complete the attached Customer Return form, and contact Volcano Customer Service at 800-228-4728, option 4 to arrange for the return of any product in inventory.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution and one account in Canada.
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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