The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0423-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Cook Inc. Recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters Due to Sterility Concerns

Cook Inc. is recalling Torcon NB Advantage Catheters because undersealed packaging pouches may compromise sterility. The recall covers units distributed worldwide and across the US.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where sterility compromise could lead to infection, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical risk without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling five units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to a potential compromise of sterility. The issue stems from undersealed chevron packaging pouches, which may allow contamination of the medical devices.

The affected catheters are intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in angiographic procedures by trained physicians. The specific lot number is 9903996, with Reference Number HNB5.0-38-65-P-NS-TC-01 and Global Procedure Number G47192.

The recall covers units distributed worldwide and nationwide in the United States, including specific states and territories listed in the agency notice. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected units and contact Cook Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in giographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques.
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 39 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 71 recalled by Cook Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 71 products in this recall →