FDA Recall of all Cordis Corp. Fire Star & Dura Star balloon catheters.

UPDATE: 1/29/2008.  FDA WARNING: If you use a Cordis Corp. Fire Star & Dura Star balloon catheters, ask your doctor about this warning. This warning is for the following:

Fire Star and Dura Star catheters lots 13173912 through 13315455, plus 52 additional lots above 13315455.

The problem:

There is a potential for slow deflation or no deflation of the angioplasty balloon when inserted into the artery or other blood vessels. This may potentially result in a total blockage of the artery or blood vessels, resulting in a change in the heart rate or heart rhythm, injury to the heart artery, a heart attack, need for a surgical procedure, or death.

For more information of if you need to contact a lawyer please visit: http://www.resource4thepeople.com/defectivemedicaldevices/cordis.html

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