Volcano Corporation recalls Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number 89…

Recall date

March 29, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1776-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Volcano Corporation

Sold / distributed

Distribution to US and Japan

Why it was recalled

High complaint rates of kinking near the junction of the proximal shaft to telescope section of the catheter. Kinking could result in disruption of normal clinical workflow or loss of imaging.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number 89900. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) Rotational IVUS Catheter (REFINITY or REFINITY ST) is intended for the intravascular ultrasound examination of coronary arteries. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. REFINITY (or REFINITY ST) catheters are designed for use as an adjunct to conventional angiographic procedures to provide an image of the vessel lumen and wall structures.