Abbott Vascular: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0911-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

MitraClip Clip Delivery System, product number MSK0101. The MitraClip System contains the Clip Delivery System, product number CDS0201, GTIN 08717648195914 and the Steerable Guide Catheter, product number SGC0101, GTIN 08717648195921. The MitraClip Clip Delivery System (CDS) consists of three major components: 1) the Delivery Catheter 2) the Steerable Sleeve, and 3) the MitraClip device. The implantable MitraClip device is located at the distal end of the CDS. The CDS is used to advance and manipulate the implantable MitraClip device for proper positioning and placement on the mitral valve leaflets. The Delivery Catheter, which is part of the CDS, is designed to deliver and deploy the MitraClip. The Delivery Catheter extends through the thru-lumen of the Steerable Sleeve.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: February 4, 2016

Date Posted: March 16, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0911-2016

Event ID: 73243

Reason for Recall:

Abbott Vascular has recently received reports of cases on Clip Delivery System devices that contain the One-Way Actuator Knob where a user attempted implanting a MitraClip, but the Clip could not be detached from the delivery system due to a mandrel fracture.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7,600 units total (2,300 units in US)

Code Information:

Lot number 50811U1 50811U2 50812U1 50813U1 50814U1 50826U1 50826U2 50827U1 50908U1 50908U2 50909U1 50910U1 50910U2 50911U1 50924U1 50925U1 50928U1 50929U1 51010U1 51012U1 51012U2 51013U1 51014U1 51014U2 51026U1 51027U3 51028U1 51028U2 51029U1 51030U1 51105U1 51106U1 51109U1 51109U2 51110U1 51110U2 51117U1 51203U1 51204U1 51205U1 51207U1

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina Luxembourg Australia Malaysia Austria Mexico Belgium Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Canada Norway Colombia Philippines Corrientes Poland Czech Republic Portugal Denmark Egypt Romania Finland Saudi Arabia France Slovenia Germany Spain Greece Sweden Hong Kong Switzerland Hungary Thailand Indonesia Turkey Israel United Arab Emirates Italy United Kingdom Kuwait and Vietnam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated