RenLane Renal Denervation Catheter; Cat No.: D135601. Used in adults patients (>18 years) with drug resistant...
Cordis Corporation began a recall of RenLane Renal Denervation Catheter; Cat No.: D135601. Used in adults patients (>18 years) with drug resistant hypertension to denervate the renal arteries to... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Potential Damage may occur to the helical tip of the RENLANE Renal Denervation Catheter, if the hemostasis valve of the arterial access device is not fully open before insertion or withdrawal of the catheter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2405-2015
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Cordis US Corp.
- Product
- RenLane Renal Denervation Catheter; Cat No.: D135601. Used in adults patients (>18 years) with drug resistant hypertension to denervate the renal arteries to reduce blood pressure.
- Product code
- MPB Catheter, Hemodialysis, Non-Implanted
- Reason for recall
- Potential Damage may occur to the helical tip of the RENLANE Renal Denervation Catheter, if the hemostasis valve of the arterial access device is not fully open before insertion or withdrawal of the catheter.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling Change Control
- Action
- Cordis sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated April 15, 2014 providing additional labeling to their consignees in Germany only, with a follow-up letter on August 4, 2014. Cordis explained When deploying the catheter via a compatible arterial access device, if a Tuohy-Borst type adjustable hemostasis valve is used, ensure the valve is fully open before insertion or withdrawal of the catheter. This is especially important, since the helical tip at the distal end of the RENLANE Renal Denervation Catheter has a larger diameter compared to the proximal catheter shaft. Although the event was not a Removal, all lots involved have expired. The product is no longer commercialized, and was never commercialized beyond the 10 customers in Germany.
- Quantity in commerce
- 98 units
- Distribution
- Distributed in Germany only.
- Product codes and lots
- Model Number: D135601 Lots #'s 15958389LA, 15959088LA, 15959090LA, 15968753LA, 15968806LA, 15968810LA, and 15968813LA, with Exp Date 8/31/2014 Lots #'s 15976735L, 15976820L, 15976823L, 15978174L, 15978179L, 159784180L, and 15978181L with Exp Date 9/30/2014
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2405-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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