Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF:
Summary
The FDA issued a Class I for Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 11 by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Reason: Atherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter ha.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1244-2025
Action Date
2025-03-12
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF: 80237; S 8 F x 85 cm, REF: 80238; S 8 F x 110 cm, REF: 80239
Lot/Code Info: Instructions for Use versions prior to ZE10895 revision C1 09/24. REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 80236/07640142811855/230893(2025-12-15), 231100(2026-06-09), 231172(2026-06-09), 231171(2026-06-09), 231526(2026-08-21), 231875(2026-08-21), 240018(2026-11-22), 240017(2026-11-22), 240375(2027-01-18), 240567(2027-01-18), 241075(2024-05-22), 241335(2024-06-19), 241550(2024-07-19), 241777(2024-08-19), 242691(2024-12-13); 80237/07640142811862/230897(2026-04-11), 230898(2026-04-11), 231033(2026-05-31), 231101(2026-06-13), 231170(2026-06-13), 231229(2026-07-07), 231400(2026-07-14), 231414(2026-07-31), 231412(2026-06-30), 231413(2026-07-31), 231411(2026-08-03), 231521(2026-09-01), 231520(2026-07-31), 231522(2026-08-31), 231523(2026-09-01), 231524(2026-09-01), 231525(2026-09-01), 231715(2026-09-22), 231885(2026-09-22), 231884(2026-10-27), 240020(2026-11-22), 240396(2026-12-08), 240530(2027-01-10), 240531(2027-01-10), 240566(2027-01-10), 240568(2027-01-25), 240754(2027-02-06), 240769(2027-02-09), 240795(2027-03-04), 241074(2027-03-07), 241119(2027-03-21), 241190(2027-04-16), 241325(2027-04-16), 241328(2027-04-25), 241336(2027-04-29), 241464(2027-05-07), 241471(2027-05-27), 241553(2027-06-05), 242019(2027-06-28), 242023(2027-06-12), 242057(2027-06-20), 242056(2027-06-20), 242112(2027-06-26), 242160(2027-07-25), 242321(2027-07-08), 242493(2027-08-01), 242596(2027-09-20), 242693(2027-11-06); 80238/07640142811879/230895(2025-11-23), 240128(2026-05-31), 240276(2026-05-31), 240532(2026-05-31), 240658(2026-09-30), 241076(2026-09-30), 241330(2026-09-30), 241548(2026-09-30), 241768(2026-09-30), 241911(2026-09-30), 242117(2026-09-30), 242494(2026-09-30), 242521(2026-09-30), 242519(2026-05-31), 242520(2026-09-30); 80239/07640142811886/230896(2025-11-23), 231231(2026-06-13), 231410(2026-06-13), 231527(2026-08-31), 231883(2026-10-19), 232029(2026-08-31), 232028(2026-10-19), 240129(2026-11-30), 240278(2026-11-30), 240557(2027-01-22), 240746(2027-01-22), 240794(2027-02-28), 241077(2027-04-08), 241188(2027-04-08), 241462(2027-05-03), 241523(2027-05-03), 241767(2027-06-26), 241910(2027-06-26), 242159(2027-08-09), 242322(2027-09-10), 242518(2027-09-10), 242694(2027-10-25), 242695(2027-10-25)
Quantity Affected: 15,755
Reason for Recall
Atherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter has an outer cylinder connected to a rotating helix, which could fracture and/or break, which would require retrieval, and helix facture/break could cause vessel injury and lead to severe bleeding.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution: NY, VA, KY, IN, OR, FL, MD, NJ, LA, CO, PR, PA, MS, MI, TX, KS, IL, CA, GA, OH, AL, NC, ND, AZ, SC, TN, UT, AR, WI, SD, MA, MO, ME, DE, WV , NV, NH, MN, CT, NE, IA, NM, WA, HI, and OK
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-02-05
Company
Tempe, AZ
Context & Analysis
This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
This was one of 132 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 42 FDA actions in our database, including 33 recalls and 9 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class I recall?
A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
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 (Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc have FDA actions?
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 42 FDA actions in our database, including 33 recalls and 9 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1244-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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