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Venture RX Catheter, Model 5820; Venture OTW Catheter, Model 5821; Venture CS Catheter, Model 582...

FDA Device Recall #Z-2224-2017 — Class I — April 25, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-2224-2017
Classification Class I — Serious risk
Date Initiated April 25, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Vascular Solutions, Inc.
Location Maple Grove, MN
Product Type Devices
Quantity 13,551 (7,054 are unexpired)

Product Description

Venture RX Catheter, Model 5820; Venture OTW Catheter, Model 5821; Venture CS Catheter, Model 5822. Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Rx Only. The Venture catheter is indicated for directing, steering, controlling, and supporting a guidewire to access discrete regions of the coronary and peripheral vasculature. The OTW versions (Models 5821 and 5822) may also be used for manual delivery of saline solution or diagnostic contrast agents

Reason for Recall

Vascular Solutions, Inc. (VSI) is voluntarily removing all lots of Venture catheters due to a potential problem. Venture RX (Model 5820), Venture OTW (Model 5821), and Venture CS (Model 5822) catheters. After an internal investigation, VSI determined that material used in catheter construction may detach from within the lumen of the distal tip during use.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide): including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC,FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, ME, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; and countries of: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, LEBANON, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, RUSSIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TURKEY,and UK.

Lot / Code Information

581713 582455 582588 583022 583409 583410 584469 584470 599777 584471 585180 585458 585459 585787 586408 586972 587035 587036 587408 587775 588097 588098 588099 588100 588794 589268 589754 589885 589886 590172 590404 590562 590776 591196 591197 591198 592080 592081 592526 592924 593080 593519 593520 593720 594204 594421 595195 595196 595418 595419 596020 597293 597294 597771 597905 597967 598903 599045 599466 599650 599903 601196 601745 601746 602260 603987 603988 603990 603991 604049 604500 604862 605617

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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