The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0460-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Cook Inc. Recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters Due to Packaging Seal Defect

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

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential sterility compromise.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling five units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters. The recall is due to a potential compromise of the sterility of the products caused by an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches.

The affected catheters are intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in angiographic procedures by physicians trained and experienced in angiographic techniques. The specific lot number is NS9939340, with reference numbers HNB5.0-35-80-P-2S-C1 and G09875.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in various countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, and the United Kingdom. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the handling of these units.

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 →