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Device product

ev3 TurboHawk PERPHERAL PLAQUE EXCISION SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL USE, LARGE VESSEL XTENDED TIP FOR CALCIUM, Model THS-LX-C for peripheral vascular use.

Z-3022-2018

August 10, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
Event
Event 80831
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
67 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-3022-2018

Official wording

Reason: The Distal Flush Tool (DFT) accessories that were packaged in this lot number are not compatible with the TurboHawk LX-C catheter. This may result in the inability to remove excised material from the tip of the catheter.

Code information: Lot Number A495368

Distribution pattern: Distribution to US states of KS, CA, FL, GA, AZ, MI, LA, TX, NE, KY, and China

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Distal Flush Tool (DFT) accessories that were packaged in this lot number are not compatible with the TurboHawk LX-C catheter. This may result in the inability to remove excised material from the tip of the catheter.