FDA recall record

MEDRAD Hand Controller Sheath, Catalog number AVA 500 HCS/3010903, for cardiac recall — FDA Z-0870-2013

The seal between the white polyethylene and the clear plastic may be missing on the Hand Controller Sheath package, resulting in a potential breach of the…

Class IIclassification
Z-0870-2013official record ID
Feb 27, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0870-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMedrad Inc.
Report dateFeb 27, 2013
Recall initiation dateNov 5, 2012
Quantity832,175
LocationWarrendale, PA, United States

Official product description

MEDRAD Hand Controller Sheath, Catalog number AVA 500 HCS/3010903, for cardiac catheterization procedures. The Sterile Sheath is specifically intended for use in the x-ray angiography environment to cover the Medrad Avanta Sterile Hand Controller to prevent cross contamination between patients.

Why the product was recalled

The seal between the white polyethylene and the clear plastic may be missing on the Hand Controller Sheath package, resulting in a potential breach of the sterility of this accessory.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution including USA nationwide.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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