Medical Device Recall: Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF: 80237; S 8 F x 85 cm, REF: 80238; S 8 F x 110 cm, REF: 80239
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc · February 5, 2025
Reason for Recall
Atherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter has an outer cylinder connected to a rotating helix, which could fracture and/or break, which would require retrieval, and helix facture/break could cause vessel injury and lead to severe bleeding.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution: NY, VA, KY, IN, OR, FL, MD, NJ, LA, CO, PR, PA, MS, MI, TX, KS, IL, CA, GA, OH, AL, NC, ND, AZ, SC, TN, UT, AR, WI, SD, MA, MO, ME, DE, WV , NV, NH, MN, CT, NE, IA, NM, WA, HI, and OK
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
15,755
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1244-2025
Status: ongoing
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