The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0788-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Codman TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System Recalled for Incorrect Instructions

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 3,860 units of the TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System due to incorrect instructions for use.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. is recalling 3,860 units of the TRUFILL n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System, Product Code 631-400. The recall is being conducted because the product contains incorrect instructions for use (IFU). The system is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) when pre-surgical devascularization is desired.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as internationally to Costa Rica and Russia. All lot codes are included in this recall. The product consists of two 1 g tubes of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil, and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder.

The FDA has classified this recall as Class I. Users should contact Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
TRUFILL¿ n-Butyl Cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) Liquid Embolic System; Two 1 g tubes of n-BCA, one 10 mL vial of Ethiodized Oil and one 1 g vial of Tantalum Powder Product Code: 631-400; The TRUFILL n-BCA Liquid Embolic System is indicated for the embolization of cerebral arteriove
Affected units
3,860

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lot codes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Codman & Shurtleff, 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 2 products in this recall →