The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0466-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Cook Torcon NB Advantage Catheters Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

Cook Inc. is recalling Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to potential sterility compromise caused by undersealed packaging pouches.

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 25 units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters. The recall is due to a potential compromise of the sterility of the products, which may result from 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 9718544, with Reference Number (RPN) HNB5.0-38-100-P-NS-JR5 and Reference Number (GPN) G10727.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in various international countries. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected products 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
25

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 →