CLASS I Device recall · Reported 16 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" recalled
Cook Medical Incorporated is recalling Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" Thoracic Endovascular Graft is, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2099-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77099
- Recalling firm
- Cook Medical Incorporated, Bloomington, IN
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 9 Aug 2017
- Reported
- 16 Aug 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Aug 2017 | Classified by FDA | +140 days |
| 16 Aug 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
There have been five reports of graft thrombosis/occlusion during global commercial use, each following treatment for BTAI. One case resulted in patient death, and three cases resulted in reintervention.
Product as listed by the FDA
Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" Thoracic Endovascular Graft is indicated for the endovascular treatment of patients with isolated lesions of the descending thoracic aorta (not including dissections) having vascular anatomy suitable for endovascular repair including: " Iliac/femoral anatomy that is suitable for access with the required introduction systems, " Nonaneurysmal aortic segments (fixation sites) proximal and distal to the thoracic lesion: " with a length of at least 20 mm, and " with a diameter measured outer wall to outer wall of no greater than 42 mm and no less than 15 mm.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" Thoracic Endovascular Graft is recalled?
Yes. Cook Medical Incorporated recalled Zenith Alpha Thoracic Endovascular Graft The Zenith Alpha" Thoracic Endovascular Graft is on 22 Mar 2017. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2099-2017.
Why was it recalled?
There have been five reports of graft thrombosis/occlusion during global commercial use, each following treatment for BTAI. One case resulted in patient death, and three cases resulted in reintervention.
Which lots are affected?
All lots. Catalog Numbers: ZTA-D-28-160-W ZTA-D-28-229-W ZTA-D-30-160-W ZTA-D-30-229-W ZTA-D-32-160-W ZTA-D-32-229-W ZTA-D-34-142-W ZTA-D-34-190-W ZTA-D-36-142-W ZTA-D-36-190-W ZTA-D-38-147-W ZTA-D-38-197-W ZTA-D-40-147-W ZTA-D-40-197-W ZTA-D-42-152-W ZTA-D-42-204-W ZTA-D-44-157-W ZTA-D-44-211-W ZTA-D-46-157-W ZTA-D-46-211-W ZTA-DE-18-104-W ZTA-DE-18-148-W ZTA-DE-20-104-W ZTA-DE-20-148-W ZTA-DE-22-104-W ZTA-DE-22-148-W ZTA-DE-24-104-W ZTA-DE-24-148-W ZTA-DE-26-104-W ZTA-DE-26-148-W ZTA-DE-28-108-W ZTA-DE-28-154-W ZTA-DE-30-108-W ZTA-DE-30-154-W ZTA-DE-32-108-W ZTA-DE-32-154-W ZTA-DE-34-112-W ZTA-DE-34-160-W ZTA-DE-36-112-W ZTA-DE-36-160-W ZTA-DE-38-141-W ZTA-DE-38-91-W ZTA-DE-40-141-W ZTA-DE-40-91-W ZTA-DE-42-146-W ZTA-DE-42-94-W ZTA-DE-44-151-W ZTA-DE-44-97-W ZTA-DE-46-151-W ZTA-DE-46-97-W ZTA-P-18-105-W ZTA-P-18-127-W ZTA-P-20-105-W ZTA-P-20-127-W ZTA-P-22-105-W ZTA-P-22-127-W ZTA-P-24-105-W ZTA-P-24-127-W ZTA-P-26-105-W ZTA-P-26-149-W ZTA-P-28-109-W ZTA-P-28-132-W ZTA-P-28-155-W ZTA-P-28-201-W ZTA-P-30-109-W ZTA-P-30-132-W ZTA-P-30-155-W ZTA-P-30-201-W ZTA-P-32-109-W ZTA-P-32-132-W ZTA-P-32-155-W ZTA-P-32-201-W ZTA-P-34-113-W ZTA-P-34-137-W ZTA-P-34-161-W ZTA-P-34-209-W ZTA-P-36-113-W ZTA-P-36-137-W ZTA-P-36-161-W ZTA-P-36-209-W ZTA-P-38-117-W ZTA-P-38-142-W ZTA-P-38-167-W ZTA-P-38-217-W ZTA-P-40-117-W ZTA-P-40-142-W ZTA-P-40-167-W ZTA-P-40-217-W ZTA-P-42-121-W ZTA-P-42-147-W ZTA-P-42-173-W ZTA-P-42-225-W ZTA-P-44-125-W ZTA-P-44-152-W ZTA-P-44-179-W ZTA-P-44-233-W ZTA-P-46-125-W ZTA-P-46-152-W ZTA-P-46-179-W ZTA-P-46-233-W ZTA-PT-22-18-105-W ZTA-PT-26-22-105-W ZTA-PT-30-26-108-W ZTA-PT-32-28-178-W ZTA-PT-32-28-201-W ZTA-PT-34-30-161-W ZTA-PT-34-30-209-W ZTA-PT-36-32-161-W ZTA-PT-36-32-209-W ZTA-PT-38-34-167-W ZTA-PT-38-34-217-W ZTA-PT-40-36-167-W ZTA-PT-40-36-217-W ZTA-PT-42-38-173-W ZTA-PT-42-38-225-W ZTA-PT-44-40-179-W ZTA-PT-44-40-233-W ZTA-PT-46-42-179-W ZTA-PT-46-42-233-W
Where was it sold?
Nationwide Distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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