Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2101-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Cook Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | May 28, 2015 |
| Quantity | 661 |
| Location | Bloomington, IN, United States |
Official product description
Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath Product Usage: The Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheaths are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices. These curved sheaths are manufactured from material incorporating a stainless steel wire imbedded in the sheath shaft material with a soft tip and a Check-Flo fitting at the proximal end. The sheath is accompanied by a dilator for access to the body as a catheter over the wire guide.
Why the product was recalled
Cook Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set and the Flexor RTPS Introduce Sheath due to complaints of the dilators being too long.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Canada and EU.
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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