Z-0256-2007

Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange...

Name: Z-0256-2007 Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange...
Creator: AGA Medical Corporation
Published: 2006-10-02
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Abbott Medical / initiated 2006-10-02 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

AGA Medical Corporation began a recall of Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange System, Order no. 9-EXCH-6F-180/80... on 2006-10-02. The reason FDA records is "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0256-2007
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2006-10-02
Posted: 2006-12-19
Terminated: 2008-10-09
Recalling firm: Abbott Medical
Product: Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange System, Order no. 9-EXCH-6F-180/80, 9-EXCH-8F-180/80, 9EXCH-9F-45/80, 9-EXCH-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-EXCH-6F180/80'' is as follows: 9-EXCH, French size (6F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] and b) the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Exchange System, Order no. 9-EITV09F45/80, 9-EITV12F45/80, 9-EITV06F180/80, 9-EITV08F180/80. Manufactured in USA, Sterile EO. Headquarters AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 U.S.A. The Exchange System is comprised of a delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise.
Product code: GBK
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Other
Action: 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.
Quantity in commerce: 1,967
Distribution: Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Moroc, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Phillipines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Product codes and lots: Order no. 9-EXCH6F-180/80, Lot Numbers: M05F10-13, M06F22-25. Order no. 9-EXCH8F-180/80, Lot numbers: M04D01-06, M04E27-21, M05C23-13. Order no. 9EXCH9F-45/80, Lot Numbers: M03L18-54, M05A12-09, M05D19-10, M05D18-47, M05E23-37, M05G15-06, M05H18-36. Order no. 9-EXCH12F-45/80, Lot Numbers: M05A13-23, M05B04-11, M05B14-08, M05C30-11, M05E02-19, M05H08-20. the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Exchange System, Order no. 9-EITV09F45/80, Lot numbers: M06A05-31, M05L15-24. Order no. 9-EITV12F45/80, Lot numbers: M06A05-33, M05L15-26. Order no. 9-EITV06F180/80, Lot numbers: M06D19-51. Order no. 9-EITV08F180/80, Lot numbers: M05L15-32, M06G26-02.

Product code GBK

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