Cordis Balloon Catheters -FDA Warning

Cordis Recall on Fire Star & Dura Star Catheters

News of the recent recall of several lots of Cordis balloon catheters has created a situation of high stress and high anxiety for many people around the world.  Many people simply had no idea that they were in a position of extreme risk in regards to the products used to protect their long-term health and viability, and many are now scrambling for information.

Below is a brief overview of the specifics of the recent recall as publicized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and if you believe that you are at risk as a result of this news, contact your doctor immediately to schedule a full medical evaluation.  If you have been injured as a result of any of these products, your next step should be to contact a defective medical products attorney as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.

Cordis Corporation Information:
The company at issue is known as the Cordis Corporation, and its home office is located in Miami Lakes, Florida.  Cordis has long been an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of balloon catheter products.

Cordis Corporation Lot numbers recalled:
There are several lots of Cordis balloon catheters that are subject to the recall, and they are, according to the FDA’s Web site:

“Products manufactured in Mexico from February, 2007 through December, 2007 and distributed worldwide from March 26, 2007 through January 8, 2008.  Dura Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 29, 2007 and Fire Star™ RX was distributed in the U.S. on August 31, 2007.

All Fire Star™ and Dura Star™ lots 13173912 through 13315455, plus 52 additional lots above 13315455 are affected.  (No lots above 13329055 are affected).”

Deflate Problems in Catheters:
The FDA stated that the reason for the recall is that the balloons in the lots mentioned above have shown a tendency to either deflate too slowly or not deflate at all once inside the patient, and the presence of this defect leads to a chain reaction of side effects.  The patient will experience symptoms of a change in heart rate, injury to the affected artery, a heart attack, a need for additional surgery and ultimately death.

Your Next Step - Contact a Lawyer for lawsuit Information:
If you have suffered as a result of these products, seek immediate medical attention and then contact a defective products attorney to schedule an initial consultation.

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