FDA recall record

CORDIS AVANTI + CATHETER SHEATH INTRODUCER SYSTEM The product includes a Catheter Sheath recall — FDA Z-1174-2016

Incorrect cannula of the sheath introducer (smaller than intended).

Class IIclassification
Z-1174-2016official record ID
Mar 23, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1174-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCordis Corporation
Report dateMar 23, 2016
Recall initiation dateDec 31, 2015
Quantity1,985 units
LocationMiami Lakes, FL, United States

Official product description

CORDIS AVANTI + CATHETER SHEATH INTRODUCER SYSTEM The product includes a Catheter Sheath Introducer (CSI) and a vessel dilator. A Catheter Sheath Introducer facilitates percutaneous entry of an intravascular device. A vessel dilator facilitates the percutaneous entry of the CSI by forming an atraumatic transition from the skin through the subcutaneous tissue to the vessel.

Why the product was recalled

Incorrect cannula of the sheath introducer (smaller than intended).

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution including states of:AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ,NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, and Hawaii.

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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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