AngioSculpt PTA Balloon Catheter
AngioSculpt PTA Balloon Catheter Side Effects May Result In Fatal Injury Lawsuits
AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter | Lawsuits, Lawyers | Side Effects: Arterial Injury, Surgical Intervention, Fatal Injuries, Death | Recall, Design Defects, Damaged Scoring Element
Our firm is investigating injuries related to the AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform. The AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform was subject to a Class I recall in January 2011 because of a design defect that can result in potentially fatal injuries. A Class I recall is the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) most serious type of recall, and is only issued when a product poses a risk of serious injury or death.
Lawyers at our firm who specialize in defective medical device litigation are investigating injuries tied to the AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform. People injured because of a defective AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform may be entitled to receive compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Our defective medical device lawyers are offering a free lawsuit consultation to anyone injured by the AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform. If you or a loved one were injured by this product, we urge you to contact one of our defective medical device lawyers today to protect your legal rights.
AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter Recall
The AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform is used for dilatation of lesions in the iliac, femoral, ilia-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. It is manufactured by AngioScore Inc. of California.
The device was recalled because of a design defect causing unintended fracture and peeling, and has resulted in peeling of the bond and/or detachment of the distal end of the scoring element. According to the recall notice, use of affected devices may lead to retained device fragments or significant arterial injury. This can lead to death or the need for additional surgical intervention.
This recall affects 17,682 units distributed from 09/2007 to 11/2010. It includes the following model part (REF) numbers and includes all sizes and lot codes for each model listed:
- 2076-4020
- 2076-5020
- 2076-6020
- 2092-6020
- 2105-6020
AngioScore advised customers to immediately discontinue use of any affected product, examine their inventory, and quarantine all affected product.
Legal Help for Victims of the AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter
If you or a loved one were injured as a result of a faulty AngioSculpt PTA Scoring Balloon Catheter; OTW 0.018" Platform, you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form, or call 1800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) today.
