The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0479-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

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

Cook Inc. is recalling 30 Torcon NB Advantage Catheters because undersealed packaging pouches may compromise sterility. The devices are distributed worldwide.

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 30 units of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters. The recall is due to a potential compromise of the sterility of the products caused by 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 NS9720276, and the Reference (RPN) is HNB5.0-35-100-P-8S-NEFF.

The devices were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in various international countries. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the next steps for these recalled 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
30

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 →