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Terminated

UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter, Model # 105-5065. Product Usage: The UltraFlow HPC Flow Directed Micro Catheter is intended to access peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media.

FDA Recall Z-2471-2012 · Posted 2012-09-27

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKRA
Date Initiated2011-09-23
Date Terminated2012-09-28
Product Quantity36 units

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated because ev3 Neurovascular has identified one lot of UltraFlow Flow Directed Micro Catheters and Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheters may have been mislabeled.

Firm Action

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular sent a recall notification letter dated September 23, 2011 to all their affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. The notification letter also provides the customer (physician) with appropriate information regarding the affected products. The letter instructs customer to stop using the affected product, segregate from inventory and return for replacement with conforming product. The notice requests the customer to complete and return the reply form indicating use or return of devices in the affected lot(s). Customers with questions regarding the recall letter were instructed to contact Kim Salceda at (949) 680-1305.

Root Cause

Error in labeling

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states: MN, FL, OR, TX and the countries of: Brazil, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finlind, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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