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Cook Medical Incorporated

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Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZTA2- Reference Part Numbers ZTA2-P-40-117-W ZTA2-P-40-167 ZTA2-P-40-167-W ZTA2-P-40-217-W ZTA2-P-42-121 ZTA2-P-42-121-W ZTA2-P-42-173 ZTA2-P-42-173-W ZTA2-P-42-225 ZTA2-P-42-225-W ZTA2-P-44-125 ZTA2-P-44-125-W ZTA2-P-44-179 ZTA2-P-44-179-W ZTA2-P-44-233 ZTA2-P-44-233-W ZTA2-P-46-125 ZTA2-P-46-125-W ZTA2-P-46-179 ZTA2-P-46-179-W ZTA2-P-46-233-W ZTA2-PT-40-36-167 ZTA2-PT-40-36-167-W ZTA2-PT-40-36-217 ZTA2-PT-40-36-217-W ZTA2-PT-42-38-173 ZTA2-PT-42-38-173-W ZTA2-PT-42-38-225 ZTA2-PT-42-38-225-W ZTA2-PT-44-40-179 ZTA2-PT-44-40-179-W ZTA2-PT-44-40-233-W ZTA2-PT-46-42-179 ZTA2-PT-46-42-179-W ZTA2-PT-46-42-233 ZTA2-PT-46-42-233-W ZTA2-P-46-233 ZTA2-PT-44-40-233 ZTA2-P-40-217 ZTA2-P-40-117 ZTA2-P-40-167-DEMO ZTA2-P-44-152-W ZTA2-P-40-142 ZTA2-P-44-152 ZTA2-P-40-142-W

Class I - Dangerous

Affected devices may contain PTFE coating scrapings. Scrapings could be released during device deployment, potentially causing intravascular embolization.

Sep 18, 2025 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-C ELECT-PT Product Usage: The Cook Celect Platinum Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set for Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number GTCFS-65-1-JUG-CELECT-PT Product Usage: The Cook Celect Platinum Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations:(1) Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; (2) Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; (3) Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and (4) Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TU LIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: (1) Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated;(2) Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; (3) Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and (4) Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Cook Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-CELECT-PT Product Usage: The Cook Celect Platinum Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter implant is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations: (1) Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; (2) Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; (3) Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and (4) Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Feb 25, 2019 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" Thoracic Endovascular Graft is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with isolated lesions of the descending thoracic aorta (not including dissections) having vascular anatomy suitable for endovascular repair including: " Iliac/femoral anatomy that is suitable for access with the required introduction systems, " Nonaneurysmal aortic segments (fixation sites) proximal and distal to the thoracic lesion: " with a length of at least 20 mm, and " with a diameter measured outer wall to outer wall of no greater than 42 mm and no less than 15 mm.

Class I - Dangerous

There have been five reports of graft thrombosis/occlusion during global commercial use, each following treatment for BTAI. One case resulted in patient death, and three cases resulted in reintervention.

Mar 22, 2017 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Zilver¿ 518RX Vascular Stent with Rapid Exchange Delivery System

Class I - Dangerous

Manufacturing of the joint between the inner catheter and stylet of the delivery system does not consistently meet specifications, and the joint may separate during deployment. Failure of this joint during a procedure may result in a partial stent deployment. The clinical effect of a partial deployment may be a need for surgical intervention, or may result in vessel trauma or an embolic event

Dec 22, 2015 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Spirotome" Soft-Tissue Biopsy Needle Set. The Spirotome Biopsy Needle Set includes a two-part introducer needle that consists of a cutting cannula and a trocar stylet, a helical-tip biopsy needle that has been sized to fit through the lumen of the cutting cannula. The Spirotome Biopsy Needle Set is intended for percutaneous acquisition of soft tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.

Class I - Dangerous

MEDINVENTS, the manufacturer of the Spirotome" Soft-Tissue Biopsy Needle Set distributed by Cook Medical, has initiated a voluntary recall of these products. The recall has been initiated due to customer complaints that the protective caps were dislodged in the pouch. Further investigation disclosed potential dislodging of protective caps on the needle tips on other distributed products.

Sep 26, 2014 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →