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Health product recall

Rapid Exchange Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters

Starting date:
June 20, 2017
Posting date:
July 11, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Laceration Hazard
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-63900

Reason

Potential for fluoroscopically visible marker band at tip of device to become loose or disengaged from catheter when device is used in an off-label manner

Affected products

Rapid Exchange Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

414-156

414-159

420-159

Companies

Manufacturer

Spectranetics Corporation

9965 FEDERAL DRIVE

COLORADO SPRINGS

80921

Colorado

UNITED STATES