Z-0623-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Greatbatch Medical — Plymouth, MN

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
November 30, 2016
Initiation Date
September 8, 2016
Termination Date
September 8, 2017
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
23,075

Product Description

Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR; 10904-002 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 5FR. The radiopaque Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer (Figure 1) consists of a dilator and sheath, available in 4FR and 5FR. The inner dilator includes a stainless steel stiffening hypotube. The Coaxial Micro-Introducer is indicated for percutaneous introduction of up to a 0.038 in. guidewire or catheter into the vascular system through an initial puncture of a 21G introducer. The device is sold to customers in a bulk non-sterile configuration.

Reason for Recall

Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a field complaint reported that the rotating luer detached from the dilator hub during use.

Distribution Pattern

US: NY, TX.

Code Information

GBP3176925, GBP3176927, VN3470927, VN3470929, VN3486000, VN3485998, VN3495047, GBP3421664, VN3433259, VN3451654, VN3487654, VN3491069, VN3470925, VN3451646.