The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0483-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Cook Torcon NB Advantage Catheters Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

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 harm without confirmed illness.

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 allow contamination of the sterile 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 numbers and distribution across the United States and multiple international countries.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected catheters and contact Cook Inc. for further instructions. Consumers are not expected to possess these professional medical devices, but any individual with questions should contact the manufacturer.

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 →