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Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF: 80237; S 8 F x 85 cm,…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc · Atherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter has an oute…

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-1244-2025
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Cfres ID
212249
Product res number
Z-1244-2025
Event date initiated
2025-02-05
Event date posted
2025-03-05
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
96174
Product code
MCW
Firm FEI number
2020394
Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Address 1
1625 W 3rd St Bldg 1 850 W. Rio Salado Prkwy.
Address 2
Bldg 1
City
Tempe
State
AZ
Postal code
85281-2438
Additional info contact
480-303-2602
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
15,755
Product description

Rotarex Atherectomy System and Instructions for Use, BD SET Rotarex: S 6 F x 110 cm, REF: 80236; S 6 F x 135 cm, REF: 80237; S 8 F x 85 cm, REF: 80238; S 8 F x 110 cm, REF: 80239

Code info

Instructions for Use versions prior to ZE10895 revision C1 09/24. REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 80236/07640142811855/230893(2025-12-15), 231100(2026-06-09), 231172(2026-06-09), 231171(2026-06-09), 231526(2026-08-21), 231875(2026-08-21), 240018(2026-11-22), 240017(2026-11-22), 240375(2027-01-18), 240567(2027-01-18), 241075(2024-05-22), 241335(2024-06-19), 241550(2024-07-19), 241777(2024-08-19), 242691(2024-12-13); 80237/07640142811862/230897(2026-04-11), 230898(2026-04-11), 231033(2026-05-31), 231101(2026-06-13), 231170(2026-06-13), 231229(2026-07-07), 231400(2026-07-14), 231414(2026-07-31), 231412(2026-06-30), 231413(2026-07-31), 231411(2026-08-03), 231521(2026-09-01), 231520(2026-07-31), 231522(2026-08-31), 231523(2026-09-01), 231524(2026-09-01), 231525(2026-09-01), 231715(2026-09-22), 231885(2026-09-22), 231884(2026-10-27), 240020(2026-11-22), 240396(2026-12-08), 240530(2027-01-10), 240531(2027-01-10), 240566(2027-01-10), 240568(2027-01-25), 240754(2027-02-06), 240769(2027-02-09), 240795(2027-03-04), 241074(2027-03-07), 241119(2027-03-21), 241190(2027-04-16), 241325(2027-04-16), 241328(2027-04-25), 241336(2027-04-29), 241464(2027-05-07), 241471(2027-05-27), 241553(2027-06-05), 242019(2027-06-28), 242023(2027-06-12), 242057(2027-06-20), 242056(2027-06-20), 242112(2027-06-26), 242160(2027-07-25), 242321(2027-07-08), 242493(2027-08-01), 242596(2027-09-20), 242693(2027-11-06); 80238/07640142811879/230895(2025-11-23), 240128(2026-05-31), 240276(2026-05-31), 240532(2026-05-31), 240658(2026-09-30), 241076(2026-09-30), 241330(2026-09-30), 241548(2026-09-30), 241768(2026-09-30), 241911(2026-09-30), 242117(2026-09-30), 242494(2026-09-30), 242521(2026-09-30), 242519(2026-05-31), 242520(2026-09-30); 80239/07640142811886/230896(2025-11-23), 231231(2026-06-13), 231410(2026-06-13), 231527(2026-08-31), 231883(2026-10-19), 232029(2026-08-31), 232028(2026-10-19), 240129(2026-11-30), 240278(2026-11-30), 240557(2027-01-22), 240746(2027-01-22), 240794(2027-02-28), 241077(2027-04-08), 241188(2027-04-08), 241462(2027-05-03), 241523(2027-05-03), 241767(2027-06-26), 241910(2027-06-26), 242159(2027-08-09), 242322(2027-09-10), 242518(2027-09-10), 242694(2027-10-25), 242695(2027-10-25)

Reason for recall

Atherectomy Catheter eIFU updated to clarify and emphasize procedural steps intended to reduce the likelihood of catheter breakage events. Catheter has an outer cylinder connected to a rotating helix, which could fracture and/or break, which would require retrieval, and helix facture/break could cause vessel injury and lead to severe bleeding.

Action

On 2/5/2025, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" notices were sent to customers informing them of the following: 1) In order to minimize risks of illness or injury, please review the updates to the eIFU in their entirety. The updated eIFU can be found on BD's website at https://www.bardpv.com/Rotarex-IFU.php 2) Firm recommends that end users review the updated on-line, on-demand training on the safe and effective use of the Rotarex Atherectomy System, reflecting the recent eIFU updates. The online education may be completed by registering on the BDLA Learning Management System https://academy.bd.com. 3) If possible, post this notice with the stored product as evidence of the updated eIFU. 4) Share this notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of the updated eIFU. This correction notice should be shared with anyone who needs to be aware within your organization and forwarded to any organization where potentially affected devices have been transferred. 5) Complete and return the response form via email to BDRC20@bd.com Report any complaints experienced with the use of this product to the firm's Regional Complaint Center: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say "Product Complaints" when prompted Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm CT Email: productcomplaints@bd.com For additional information regarding Advance Clinical Education and Training Programs, please email the Advance Team at bdpi.advance@bd.com Distributors were provided with a copy of the customer communication (correction notice) and asked to provide a copy to all customers on BD's behalf. If you have any questions, call 480-303-2602.

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide Distribution: NY, VA, KY, IN, OR, FL, MD, NJ, LA, CO, PR, PA, MS, MI, TX, KS, IL, CA, GA, OH, AL, NC, ND, AZ, SC, TN, UT, AR, WI, SD, MA, MO, ME, DE, WV , NV, NH, MN, CT, NE, IA, NM, WA, HI, and OK

K numbers
K172315, K211738, K242757
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Catheter, Peripheral, Atherectomy
Medical specialty description
Cardiovascular
Regulation number
870.4875
Device class
2
K number
K933238, K915238, K260244, K151145, K172315, K233483, K094036, K021096, K153460, K942457, K970233, K071350, K100462, K122916, K170059, K071432, K250723, K022640, K152275, K222837, K133399, K161361, K093918, K190634, K182341, K993816, K211738, K993648, K060016, K140944, K212351, K060904, K960970, K083489, K250385, K982363, K982657, K170792, K211518, K901206 +106 more
Registration number
2134265, 2020394, 3000279201, 1724474, 3017896194, 2648045, 3007048256, 3032916632, 1000121056, 2124215, 3003708554, 3010173425, 3014254831, 2183870, 2183744, 2244478, 3007695959, 3008814558, 3006946276, 3000126629, 3008363989, 3002631703, 3004859241, 9616684, 1061124, 3010273872, 3006702495, 3010280625, 3015124694, 2024311, 3016257349, 3009756153, 3010041511, 2939520, 3011137372, 3003780911, 3003862657, 3016445722, 3007284006, 3020968442 +12 more
FEI number
3000279201, 2020394, 2648045, 3017896194, 3007048256, 3032916632, 1000121056, 2124215, 1000512168, 3003708554, 3002807036, 3014254831, 3003094851, 2183870, 2183744, 3002806434, 3007695959, 3008814558, 3006946276, 3000126629, 3008363989, 3002631703, 3004859241, 3010273872, 3006702495, 3010280625, 3015124694, 2024311, 3016257349, 3009756153, 3010041511, 3002095335, 2939520, 3001451463, 3003780911, 3003862657, 3016445722, 3007284006, 3020968442, 3004742232 +12 more
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