The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0474-2020·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 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 (sterile 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 10 units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to a potential compromise of sterility. The issue stems from undersealed chevron packaging pouches, which may fail to maintain the sterile environment required for these medical devices.

The affected catheters are intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, during angiographic procedures. The recall includes specific lot number NS9904740 and UDI (01)00827002107960(17)220801(10)NS9904740.

Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and in numerous international countries. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific lot number and stop using the affected devices if found.

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
10

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 →