Amplatzer TorqVue LP Delivery System (TVLP), Model nos. 9-TVLP4F90/060 and 9-TVLP4F90/080
Abbott began a recall of Amplatzer TorqVue LP Delivery System (TVLP), Model nos. 9-TVLP4F90/060 and 9-TVLP4F90/080 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Device may have a small breach in the proximal end of the shaft under the strain relief of the delivery system. Breach is not visibly detectable and may lead to prolonged procedure, blood loss, or air ingress with...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1643-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Medical
- Product
- Amplatzer TorqVue LP Delivery System (TVLP), Model nos. 9-TVLP4F90/060 and 9-TVLP4F90/080
- Product code
- DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
- Reason for recall
- Device may have a small breach in the proximal end of the shaft under the strain relief of the delivery system. Breach is not visibly detectable and may lead to prolonged procedure, blood loss, or air ingress with potential for air embolism.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- On March 17, 2025, the firm notified customers via hand-delivered customer communications titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall." Customers were instructed to share the notice with applicable personnel and to return any remaining unused devices from impacted lots. Abbott representatives will assist with product return and replenishment. If you have any questions, please contact your local Sales Representative or Abbott Support at 1-800-544-1664.
- Quantity in commerce
- 4,850
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- Models: 1. 9-TVLP4F90/060; UDI-DI 00811806011561 Lots 9114256 9125090 9157327 9211450 10005333 10080103 10092488 10092519 10212158 10248201 10265245 10333989 10334851 10353324 2. 9-TVLP4F90/080; UDI-DI 00811806011578 Lots 9206150 10040010 10068340 10227816 10341801
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1643-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1644-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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