FDA-Device2013-01-16Class II
FlowGate Balloon Guide Catheter; Manufactured by Concentric Medical, Mountain View, CA. FlowGate" Balloon Guide Catheters are coaxial-lumen, braid-reinforced, variable stiffness catheters with a radiopaque marker on the distal end and a bifurcated luer hub on the proximal end. A balloon is flush mounted on the distal end. FlowGate" Balloon Guide Catheters are indicated for use in facilitating th
Concentric Medical Inc
Hazard
Firm received complaints of resistance and possible collapse of the distal tip of the FlowGate Balloon Guide Catheters during use for aspiration.
Sold states
US (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, OR and TN.
Affected count
13 units
Manufactured in
301 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA, United States
Products
FlowGate Balloon Guide Catheter; Manufactured by Concentric Medical, Mountain View, CA. FlowGate" Balloon Guide Catheters are coaxial-lumen, braid-reinforced, variable stiffness catheters with a radiopaque marker on the distal end and a bifurcated luer hub on the proximal end. A balloon is flush mounted on the distal end. FlowGate" Balloon Guide Catheters are indicated for use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected blood vessel in the peripheral and neurovascular systems. The balloon provides temporary vascular occlusion during these and other angiographic procedures. The Balloon Guide Catheter is also indicated for use as a conduit for Retrieval devices.
Official notice
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