Cook Inc. Advance Enforcer 35 Focal Force PTA Balloon Catheter 6mm x 4cm, 5FR/50cm, Catalog Number ASB5-35-50-6-4, REF Number G35248 Product Usage: The Advance Enforcer 35 Focal-Force PTA Balloon Catheter is intended for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of lesions in peripheral arteries, including iliac, renal, popliteal, infrapopliteal, femoral and iliofemoral, as well as obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. Not for use in the cerebral or coronary vas Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Multiple complaints were received for balloons bursting below the rated burst pressure. Potential adverse events that may occur if an affected product is used include a delay in the procedure, additional intervention, vessel injury, and balloon fragmentation in the patient.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Urgent Medical Device Recall notification letters dated 5/24/19 were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Actions to be Taken by the Customer 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s), and quarantine affected product(s). Immediately cease all distribution and use of these products. 2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. NOTE: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return it via fax (812.339.7316) or by email to FieldActionsNA@CookMedical.com. 4. This notice must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 5. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time) or by email to CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com. For questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235.