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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Armada 35/ Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters. The device is intended for dilatation of lesions in the vasculature.

Z-2450-2012

August 20, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Abbott Vascular
Event
Event 63092
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
61,799 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2450-2012

Official wording

Reason: Abbott Vascular is recalling the Armada 35 and Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters because they have discovered that some devices may exhibit difficulty inflating and/or deflating.

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Distribution pattern: Nationwide(US) Distribution and Puerto Rico.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Abbott Vascular is recalling the Armada 35 and Armada 35 LL PTA Catheters because they have discovered that some devices may exhibit difficulty inflating and/or deflating.