The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1362-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

US Endovascular Recalls Ebony PTA Catheters Due to Kinking Risk

US Endovascular is recalling 843 Ebony PTA catheters because they may kink during use, rendering them unusable.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is that the device may kink and become unusable, which is a functional defect without reported injuries or hospitalizations, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

US Endovascular is recalling 843 units of the USE (Ebony) PTA .014" rapid exchange (RX) Peripheral Dilatation Catheter. The recall was initiated because the product may kink during use, which renders the product unusable.

The affected catheters were distributed in the United States to the states of Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. The recall covers specific lot numbers listed in the agency's documentation.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected catheters and contact US Endovascular for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
USE (Ebony) PTA .014" rapid exchange (RX) Peripheral Dilatation Catheter. Distributed by US Endovascular, St. Louis, MO.
Manufacturer
Us Endovascular
Affected units
843

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: