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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Philips Volcano CORE M2 Vascular System, Part # 400-0100.17, Rx Only. Used for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vascular morphology in the coronary arteries and vessels of the peripheral vasculature.

Z-1891-2018

March 22, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Volcano Corporation
Event
Event 79715
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
8 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1891-2018

Official wording

Reason: The incorrect resistor has been used in affected CORE M2 Imaging Systems, which causes noise and results in an overly bright IVUS Image.

Code information: Serial #: 126620101597, 126620101599, 126620101600, 126620100718, 126620102313, 126620102315, 126620102307, and 126620093077.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- U.S., to the states of California, Connecticut, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and Oregon; and, the country of Australia.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The incorrect resistor has been used in affected CORE M2 Imaging Systems, which causes noise and results in an overly bright IVUS Image.