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TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The TVC Imaging System is an intravascular imaging device that simultaneously assesses vessel composition and structure using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). This dual-modality instrument performs near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of the vessel to detect lipid core-containing plaques of interest (LCP) displayed in a map called a Chemogram, and simultaneously generates high resolution IVUS images that display structural details of the vessel and plaque in transverse and longitudinal views

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 15, 2016 Infraredx Diagnostic Equipment

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: MC9-15013, MC9-15006, MC9-15005, MC9-15008, MC9-15012, MC9-15007 and 12718M00009 (spare laser assembly)
  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:
Infraredx, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Near-infrared spectroscopic image (Chemogram) generated by the TVC Imaging System TVC-MC9 in some cases demonstrated an unusual appearance in that the yellow in the image (indicating the presence of lipid core plaques) was horizontally-oriented
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The TVC Imaging System is an intravascular imaging device that simultaneously assesses vessel composition and structure using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). This dual-modality instrument performs near-infrared spectroscopic analysis of the vessel to detect lipid core-containing plaques of interest (LCP) displayed in a map called a Chemogram, and simultaneously generates high resolution IVUS images that display structural details of the vessel and plaque in transverse and longitudinal views

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: MC9-15013, MC9-15006, MC9-15005, MC9-15008, MC9-15012, MC9-15007 and 12718M00009 (spare laser assembly)

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, MI

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0940-2017