FDA recall Z-0557-2022

Covidien Llc · Class II · device

Product

Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm, Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 8 mm x 40 mm; Cardiovascular. Product Numbers CH08-40-75GB and CH08-40-75US

Reason for recall

The firm has received six (6) complaint reports from customers indicating difficulty removing the balloon protector sleeve from the catheter (e.g., excessive force required to remove the protector sleeve). If the balloon is damaged while removing the protector sleeve and the catheter is subsequently used in a patient procedure, patient harm may potentially occur, including perforation of vessels, foreign body in patient, embolism, risks associated with surgical intervention, or delay to treatment/therapy.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Chile, Singapore, and China.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2021-12-17
Report date
2022-02-09
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Mansfield, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0557-2022