FDA recall Z-2256-2018

PENTAX of America Inc · Class II · device

Product

C2 CryoBalloon Focal Catheter, REF FG-1009. C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is used as a cryosurgical tool in the field of general surgery, specifically for endoscopic applications.

Reason for recall

The catheter alignment arrow printed onto the strain relief is not aligned with the detachment feature of the catheter connector, resulting in the potential for the catheter to be attached to the controller in the detach orientation. In this orientation, the catheter is not securely attached to the controller and may be partially (~1cm) ejected from controller.

Distribution

Distribution US nationwide.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-03-30
Report date
2018-06-27
Termination date
2021-04-28
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Redwood City, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2256-2018