St. Jude Medical, AGA Medical corporation, AMPLATZER¿ TorqVue¿ FX Delivery System. Model #'s: 9-ITVFX06F45/60, 9-ITVFX07F45/60, 9-ITVFX007F45/80, 9-ITVFX08F45/60, 9-ITVFX08F45/80, 9-ITVFX09F45/80, 9-ITVFX10F45/80 9-ITVFX12F45/80, 9-ITVFX13F45/80. Cardiac surgical instrument, used to close atrial septal defects between the right and left atriums.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    all batches
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
St Jude Medical Inc
Reason for Recall:
The distal end of the core wire of the TorqVue FX Delivery System could potentially fracture when exposed to a combination of certain cardiac anatomies and usage conditions.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

St. Jude Medical, AGA Medical corporation, AMPLATZER¿ TorqVue¿ FX Delivery System. Model #'s: 9-ITVFX06F45/60, 9-ITVFX07F45/60, 9-ITVFX007F45/80, 9-ITVFX08F45/60, 9-ITVFX08F45/80, 9-ITVFX09F45/80, 9-ITVFX10F45/80 9-ITVFX12F45/80, 9-ITVFX13F45/80. Cardiac surgical instrument, used to close atrial septal defects between the right and left atriums.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

all batches

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0763-2013

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