The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0465-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

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

Cook Inc. is recalling 33 Torcon NB Advantage Catheters because undersealed packaging pouches may have compromised the sterility of the devices.

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 potential sterility compromise in a medical device, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 33 units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters. These medical devices are intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, during angiographic procedures by trained physicians.

The recall was initiated due to a potential compromise of the sterility of the products. This issue is attributed to undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in various international countries.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected catheters and contact Cook Inc. for further instructions. The specific lot number for the recalled units is 9700389.

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
33

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 →