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Class II Recall

Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm, Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 8 mm x 40 mm; C

Covidien Llc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm, Chameleon PTA Balloon Cath by Covidien Llc. Reason: The firm has received six (6) complaint reports from customers indicating difficulty removing the balloon protector sleeve from the catheter (e.g., ex.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0557-2022

Action Date

2022-02-09

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Chameleon PTA Balloon Dilation Catheter 8 mm x 40 mm, Chameleon PTA Balloon Catheter with Injection Port 8 mm x 40 mm; Cardiovascular. Product Numbers CH08-40-75GB and CH08-40-75US

Lot/Code Info: UDI: 10884521812253, 07290016745047, 10884521812291 For CFN CH08-40-75US: GTIN Batch 07290016745047 21904374 07290016745047 21904432 07290016745047 22000673 07290016745047 22000709 07290016745047 22000817 07290016745047 22000880 07290016745047 22001030 07290016745047 22001061 07290016745047 22001191 07290016745047 22001310 07290016745047 22001417 07290016745047 22001448 07290016745047 22001728 07290016745047 22002086 07290016745047 22002088 10884521812253 22002498 07290016745047 22002583 10884521812253 22002603 07290016745047 22003037 07290016745047 22100003 07290016745047 22100321 07290016745047 22100322 07290016745047 22101089 07290016745047 22101090 10884521812291 22102189

Quantity Affected: 1,994 devices

Reason for Recall

The firm has received six (6) complaint reports from customers indicating difficulty removing the balloon protector sleeve from the catheter (e.g., excessive force required to remove the protector sleeve). If the balloon is damaged while removing the protector sleeve and the catheter is subsequently used in a patient procedure, patient harm may potentially occur, including perforation of vessels, foreign body in patient, embolism, risks associated with surgical intervention, or delay to treatment/therapy.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Chile, Singapore, and China.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-12-17

Company

Covidien Llc

Mansfield, MA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 95 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien Llc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Covidien Llc have FDA actions?

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0557-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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