Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1388-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cook Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Quantity | 854 |
| Location | Bloomington, IN, United States |
Official product description
Check-Flo Performer Introducer Set, Individual product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer pouch. Introducers are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices.
Why the product was recalled
Devices using a specific hemostatic valve design, referred to as a blue valve or polyisoprene valve, have an increase in reports of blood loss associated with the devices which could result in delay in procedure and blood loss from patients.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to Canada, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom VA/DOD: Yes
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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