Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter — Class II medical device recall Z-0205-2015
Terminated recall by Medtronic Vascular, reported 2014-11-19, distributed in IA, IL, KS, NC. Two reports have been received on the 6F launcher Guide Catheter lot (Model Number LA6JR40K; lot No 0007244836
| Recall number | Z-0205-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Vascular, Danvers, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-10-13 |
| Classified | 2014-11-13 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-11-19 |
| Terminated | 2015-02-18 |
| Distributed | IA, IL, KS, NC |
| Quantity | 11 devices |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Lot numbers | 0007244836 |
| Model numbers | LA6JR40K |
Product
Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter; MODEL: LA6JR40K
Reason for recall
Two reports have been received on the 6F launcher Guide Catheter lot (Model Number LA6JR40K; lot No 0007244836} for incorrect usable length of the Guide Catheter. It was reported that the catheters had a usable length of 90 cm instead of 55 cm, which was specified on the packaging label. Usable length is defined as the total length of catheter shaft from the distal end of the strain relief to the
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