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Alsius Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295AE recallZ-0503-2007 · Alsius Corporation · initiated Jan 1, 2007

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2007

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 Alsius Corporation 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Testing by Alsius has identified that 6-10% of catheters from the three affected lots may exhibit a significant reduction in their heat exchange capacity.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Customer letters were sent starting January 1, 2006 via FEDEX and DHL. Verification of receipt of the notification letter to level A will be undertaken by using tracked delivery requiring signature upon receipt . The Customer letters will notify consignees of the nature of the problem and provide instructions to return the product.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0503-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 1, 2007
Posted by the FDA
Feb 15, 2007
Recalling firm
Alsius Corporation
Quantity
125
Product code
NCX
FDA submissions
K014241
Distribution
Worldwide including USA, Austria, Canada, France, Greece, Japan, Norway, Spain & Switzerland

Product description

Alsius Cool Line Catheter, Model CL-2295AE

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot numbers: 16243 & 16292

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K014241 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 37192).

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