AGA Medical Corporation Recalls
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AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II, REF 9-SB-034, Sterile EO, AGA Medical Corporation, 5050 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442. The AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II is intended for use in those patients with cardiovascular defects wherein accurate measurement of the defect is important to select the appropriately sized occluder device.
AGA Medical is initiating a voluntary recall of a specific lot of mislabeled AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II. AGA Medical received 2 reports from customers who received sizing balloons that were labeled as 34 mm; however, the package contained 24 mm devices. The proper sizing (24 mm) was printed on the device hub visible through the product package.
AGA Medical Corporation sent an Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall letter, dated December 17, 2010, via e-mail to all affected customers. A hard copy was sent via Fed Ex to customers on December 20, 2010. The letter identified the product, described the issue, and the action that should be taken by the customer. Customers were requested to cease distribution and use of the devices, check inventory for unused devices, and complete and return a response form to facilitate return of the affected devices to AGA. For questions regarding this recall call 1-763-531-3175.
AGA Medical Corporation, Amplatzer TorqVue Delivery System 45-degree. REF: 9-1TV10F45/80. Designed to facilitate the introduction of transvenous devices to chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart and for introducing therapeutic devices to a location within the peripheral vasculature.
In this lot of TorqVue Delivery Systems (PN: 9-ITV10F45/80, LN: 0906151781), the dilator cannot be fully secured to the sheath as directed by the instructions for use.
An AGA Medical Product Recall Notice, dated December 18, 2009 was sent to customers on 12/18/2009. The letter identified the affected product, described the issue and asked for devices to be returned. Customers are asked to complete a form attached to the product recall notice and return it to AGA via fax or email.
AGA Medical Corporation AMPLATZER Delivery System, 10 French, 45 Degree Angle Curve, 80 Usable Length (cm), REF 9-DEL-10F-45/80. Sterile EO. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. Manufactured in U.S.A. The AMPLATZER Delivery System was designed to facilitate attachment, loading, delivery and deployment of the AMPLATZER Septal Occluder and comprised of a delivery sheath, dilator, loading device, plastic vise and delivery cable.
AGA Medical Corporation has identified an issue with outer pouch seal integrity within one production lot of 10 French 45/80 delivery systems and one lot of 24 mm Sizing Balloon. We have not observed incomplete seals with the inner pouch. An intact inner pouch seal will maintain device sterility. AGA is asking that customers inspect the specific lot of devices to confirm the integrity of the ou
The firm Fed Ex'd and emailed a Field Inspection/Correction letter to customer 04/28/2008. The letter identified affected product, requested that customers check the outer package seal, and if it is incomplete the device should be returned for replacement. A form was also asked to be returned to AGA Medical. Contact AGA Medical at 1-763-513-9227 for assistance.
Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder Delivery Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Delivery System, Order no. 9-DEL-5F-180/60, 9-DEL-6F-45/60, 9-DEL-6F-180/80, 9-DEL-7F-45/60, 9-DEL-7F-45/80, 9-DEL-7F-180/80, 9-DEL-8F-45/60, 9-DEL-8F-45/80, 9-DEL-8F-180/80, 9-DEL-9F-45/80, 9-DEL-9F-180/80, 9-DEL-10F-45/80, 9-DEL-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-DEL-5F-180/60'' is as follows: 9-DEL, French size (5F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (60).] b) the following devices ar
AGA Medical has found that microscopic tears can occur in the delivery system sterile packaging under accelerated stress testing with routine shipping configurations. These microscopic tears are a potential breach of the sterile barrier. AGA has no confirmed complaints or adverse events related to this failure mode.
An Urgent Recall Notice, dated 09/29/06, was sent to customers via facsimile or email and via Federal Express. The letter describes the issue and what product is affected. Unexpired product that is returned to AGA will be replaced. A response form is asked to be returned to AGA.
AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-018. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 18mm Sterile EO. The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA.
AMPLATZER PFO Occluders were mislabeled with incorrect device sizes. The lot M06B01-58 contains 18mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 25mm devices. Lot M06B01-52 contains 25mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 18mm devices. This device was not distributed within the United States and does not affect U.S. consignees.
Consignees were notified of the recall via fax and mail. Consignees were instructed to cease distribution and use of the devices. Returned devices will be replaced.
AMPLATZER Duct Occluder, Order No. 9-PDA-003, Device Size 5/4mm, Length 5 mm. Sterile EO. Single Use Only. Manufactured by AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. The AMPLATZER Duct Occluder is a self-expandable device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. A retention skirt on the aortic side provides secure positioning in the ampulla of the ductus. As the occluder is implanted, it expands outward and the wires push against the wall of the ductus. Polyester
The pointed end of a screw securing the occluder to the delivery cable could scrape off microscopic fragments of the polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) plastic lining of the sheath. Those shavings could potentially migrate into a patient's bloodstream.
User facilities and distributors were notified via email beginning 09/06/05. Additionally a hard copy of the recall letter was sent via certified mail or Federal Express. AGA requests that the Response Form be completed and faxed or emailed back to them. AGA Medical staff will assist users in returning product distributed within the US.
Amplatzer Delivery Systems (45-degree curve). order no. 9-DEL-6F-45/60. Product is labeled as Sterile EO. Amplatzer Occluder Device and Delivery System is comprised of delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise. The Delivery and Exchang Systems are placed onto polyboard backing cards. The backing card is then placed into a smaller of 2 Tyvek pouches. The pouch is then placed inside a larger Tyvek pouch. The kit is assembled at AGA and then sterilized by Steri
Tubing utilized in the manufacture of the AMPLATZER Delivery and Exchange System sheaths and dilators was in some cases manufactured by our supplier outside of process parameters; causing a residue to be left on the inside of the tubing.
Recall notices were sent via e-mail 11/22/04 to physicians, hospitals and distributors who received affected product. Hard copies of the Recall Notices were sent to all customers (international and domestic) via Federal Express 11/22-24/04. A form that is attached to the Recall Notice asks for customers to fill out quantities of affected product and to return the affected product to AGA Medical.
AMPLATZER Vascular Plug, Manufactured by AGA Medical Corporation , 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. Sterile EO. Single Use Only. Rx Only. Do not use open or damaged packages. Store in a cool, dry place. The AMPLATZER Vascular Plug is a self-expandable, cylindrical device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. The device is secured on both ends with platinum marker bands. A stainless steel micro screw is welded to one of the platinum marker bands, which allows attachment to
Five lots of AMPLATZER Vascular Plugs were sterilized in a load that was not validated for the AMPLATZER Vascular Plug. However, only three of those five lots were distributed.
Urgent Recall letters, dated 09/01/05, were sent to affected customers via email, facsimile and with follow-up delivery via USPS. OUS customers were notified via Federal Express. The letter described the situation, the lots being recalled and included a response form that was to be faxed back to AGA Medical.