FDA recall Z-3106-2017

Spectranetics Corporation · Class I · device

Product

Spectranetics Bridge Occlusion Balloon catheter, Sheath Compatibility 12F, Guidewire Compatibility 0.035in, Working Length 90cm, Balloon Outer Diameter 31mm, Balloon Length 80mm, Rx Only. Product Usage: It is a device used to occlude the vessel and prevent blood loss as the physician preps for surgery resulting from an SVC tear complication of a lead extraction case. It is used for temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage.

Reason for recall

Possible inability to pass the guidewire through the Bridge device, therefore, resulting in a potential delay of treatment.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-08-07
Report date
2017-10-04
Termination date
2020-04-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3106-2017