The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2619-2016·Announced 2016-08-31

Cook Inc. Recalls Neff DAgostino Percutaneous Access Sets Due to Tip Fracture

Cook Inc. is recalling 5,020 Neff DAgostino Percutaneous Access Sets because polymer degradation can cause the catheter tip to fracture or separate, potentially leading to device fragments in the body.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (catheter tip fracture) that can lead to significant injury, such as embolization or occlusion of blood flow, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 5,020 units of the Neff DAgostino Percutaneous Access Set, Accessories, Catheter. This medical device is intended for single-puncture percutaneous access to facilitate the placement of a working wire guide for interventional radiology procedures. The recall covers all lots, specifically catalog number NPAS-100-DAgostino-B-050393 and global order number G084039. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries.

The recall is being issued due to an increase in reports of polymer degradation at the catheter tip. This degradation can result in the tip fracturing or separating from the device. Such failures can lead to a loss of device function or the separation of a device segment, which may require medical intervention. Complications from separated segments can include fragments remaining in the vascular system, genitourinary system, or other soft tissues. Fragments within the vascular system could potentially result in embolization to the heart or lungs, or occlude blood flow to end organs.

The source text does not specify a recommended action for consumers or healthcare providers, such as stopping use or contacting the manufacturer. Users of this device should refer to the official FDA recall notice for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Neff DAgostino Percutaneous Access Set Accessories, Catheter Intended for single-puncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of an .038 inch (0.97 mm) diameter working wire guide for interventional radiology procedures
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
5,020

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 (2)

  • All Lots. Catalog/product number
  • Global/order number NPAS-100-DAgostino-B-050393 G08403

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 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 14 products in this recall →