FDAClass IISeptember 9, 2015

Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter recall

Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter; Product Code PPLUS20, Catheter for Crossing Total Occlusions. Cardiovascular: The Volcano Pioneer Plus…

Why was Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter recalled?

Due to a manufacturing defect, there is the possibility that a small wire could extend through the catheter shaft of the Pioneer Plus intravascular Ultrasound Guided Re-Entry Catheters.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Product Code PPLUS20; All lots

Product
Volcano Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheter; Product Code PPLUS20, Catheter for Crossing Total Occlusions. Cardiovascular: The Volcano Pioneer Plus…
Recalling firm
Volcano Corporation
Quantity
5042 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Canada, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, and Qatar.
Recall date
September 9, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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