Cordis POWERFLEX P3 Catheter Recall: Potential Body Shaft Voids
Cordis recalls one lot of POWERFLEX P3 PTA Dilation Catheter (REF 420-6020S) due to potential body shaft voids in the proximal seal area. Affected units have lot number 82155955 with use by date 2021-06-30.
Recall notice
Cordis is recalling one (1) lot of POWERFLEX P3 PTA Dilatation Catheter due to the potential for body/shaft voids in the proximal seal area.
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What happened, in plain English
Cordis is recalling a specific lot of POWERFLEX P3 PTA Dilation Catheter because it may have body shaft voids in the proximal seal area. This could lead to improper sealing during medical procedures, potentially causing complications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/66144-cordis-powerflex-p3-catheter-recall-potential-body-shaft-voids.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/66144-cordis-powerflex-p3-catheter-recall-potential-body-shaft-voids · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1477-2020
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“Cordis POWERFLEX P3 Catheter Recall: Potential Body Shaft Voids.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66144-cordis-powerflex-p3-catheter-recall-potential-body-shaft-voids. Based on FDA recall #Z-1477-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1477-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter may have voids in the proximal seal area, which could allow fluid or tissue to leak during medical procedures. This might cause improper sealing and potentially lead to complications like infections or ineffective treatment.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the Cordis POWERFLEX P3 PTA Dilation Catheter for procedures are likely affected. Patients undergoing procedures with this specific lot may be at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number 82155955 on the catheter packaging. The use by date for this lot is June 30, 2021. This specific lot was sold by Cordis Corporation.
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What to do — step by step
Check Lot Number
Look for the lot number 82155955 on the catheter packaging or label.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1477-2020 (January 8, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1477-2020 to see it in context.
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