FDA Device

TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The TVC Imaging System is an intravascular imaging device that simultaneously assesses vessel composition and structure using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). This dual-modality instrument performs near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of the vessel to detect lipid core-containing plaques of interest (LCP) displayed in

Hazard

Near-infrared spectroscopic image (Chemogram) generated by the TVC Imaging System TVC-MC9 in some cases demonstrated an unusual appearance in that the yellow in the image (indicating the presence of lipid core plaques) was horizontally-oriented

What You Should Do

Remedy

Infraredx, Inc. sent an Urgent Product Recall Medical Device Field Correction letter dated December 15, 2016, describing the problem and replacing the defective lasers. A Field Service Representative will contact customers to schedule a replacement of the system's laser rack module. If customers receive this letter and are not contacted within 48 hours, please call Infraredx Technical Support@ 1-800-596-3104. For questions regarding this recall call 781-221-0053.

Products

TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The TVC Imaging System is an intravascular imaging device
Brand
Infraredx, Inc.
UPC
Serial Numbers: MC9-15013, MC9-15006, MC9-15005, MC9-15008, MC9-15012, MC9-15007 and 12718M00009 (spare laser assembly)

Units Affected

7 units