Acist Medical Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1161-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter The Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is a component of the ACIST HDi System. The ACIST HDi System is intended to be used for ultrasound examination of coronary and peripheral intravascular pathology. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal interventional procedures. The ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter is intended for use with the ACIST HDi System.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: January 22, 2021

Date Posted: March 10, 2021

Recall Number: Z-1161-2021

Event ID: 87254

Reason for Recall:

Test results from the manufacturing line found a piece of damaged o-ring in an unexpected section of the catheter. Further testing indicated that pieces (>200 micron) of damaged o-ring had the potential to be flushed out of the catheter. ACIST is confirming the source of the failure mode to assure the quality and reliability of the Kodama catheter. There have been no related field reports related to this incident, nor any evidence or report of patient injury or adverse health consequence.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1185 units

Code Information:

Model Number: 017788, 018125 (Japan only); Lot codes: 00233370 (100 units), 00233371 (90 units), 00233372 (100 units), 00233373 (100 units), 00233374 (100 units), 00233380 (100 units), 00233384 (60 units), 00233385 (100 units), 00233393 (100 units), 00233394 (100 units), 00237604 (35 units), 00237613 (100 units), 03012517 (100 units)

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN; In the countries of India, Italy, Japan, Poland, and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated