| Subject: | FDA Issues Class I Recalls of All Fire Star and Dura Star Balloon Catheters |
| Category: | Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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| Published: | Fri, 25 Jan 2008 - 02:00 pm |
| The FDA and Cordis Corporation are informing healthcare professionals of a Class I recall of All Fire Star and Dura Star balloon catheters, lots 13173912 through 13315455, plus 52 additional lots above 13315455. Balloon catheters are used during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The product is being recalled because it has a potential for slow deflation or no deflation of the angioplasty balloon when inserted into the artery or other blood vessels. This may potentially... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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