Z-1776-2017Class II

Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog...

Name: Z-1776-2017 Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog...
Creator: Volcano Corporation
Published: 2017-03-29
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Volcano Corporation / initiated 2017-03-29 / Terminated

FDA source

Volcano Corporation began a recall of Refinity Short Tip Rotational Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Catheter; Product number: 400-0200.273; Catalog number 89900. Cardiovascular: The REFINITY (or... on 2017-03-29. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1776-2017
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2017-03-29
Posted: 2017-04-10
Terminated: 2017-06-21
Recalling firm: Volcano Corporation
Product: 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.
Product code: OBJ Catheter, Ultrasound, Intravascular
Reason for recall: 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.
FDA root cause: Under Investigation by firm
Action: Recall letters dated March 28, 2017 will be hand delivered by Volcano reps. Reps will also pick up any unused catheters for return and obtain a signed proof of delivery for both customer and Volcano Rep.
Quantity in commerce: 718 total devices
Distribution: Distribution to US and Japan
Product codes and lots: Lot # 50069132, Expiry date 6/30/2018; Lot # 50083527, Expiry date 11/30/2018; Lot # 50083533, Expiry Date 11/30/2018.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1776-2017
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1775-2017	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2017-04-19	2017-04-13
Z-1776-2017	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2017-04-19	2017-04-13

Product code OBJ

K160583Class IIREFINITY Rotational IVUS Catheter, REFINITY Rotational IVUS Catheter, Short TipVolcano Corporation / cleared 2016-10-26

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)