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Torcon NB recallZ-0449-2020 · Cook Inc. · initiated Oct 21, 2019

Terminated

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Cook Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.

FDA root cause category: Process change control

What the company is doing

On October 21, 2019 the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall Communication letters by mail instructing them to: 1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s), and quarantine affected product(s). Immediately cease all distribution and use of this product. 2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. Note: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return via fax (812.339.7316) or email ([email protected]). 4. This notice must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 5. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: [email protected]. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA: " Visit http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm to obtain a form to fax or mail. " Call the FDA at 800.FDA.1088. We recognize that this situation is a potential disruption to your normal operations, and we sincerely apologize. Thank you for your immediate assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235. We look forward to your response.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0449-2020
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 21, 2019
Recalling firm
Cook Inc.
Quantity
98
Product code
DQO
FDA submissions
K133130
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, Ml, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and PR. Countries of AU, BE, CA, CN, CZ, DK, FR, DE, GT, HK, IT, KR, LU, MX, NL, PK, PL, ZA, ES, SE, CH, TW, and GB.

Product description

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

REF (RPN): HNB5.0-38-100-P-NS-HN5 REF (GPN): G07300 Lot Numbers: NS9700775, NS9705496, NS9710350, NS9713694 UDIs: (01)00827002073005(17)220511(10)NS9700775, (01)00827002073005(17)220509(10)NS9705496, (01)00827002073005(17)220515(10)NS9710350, (01)00827002073005(17)220514(10)NS9713694

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 84125).

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