BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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.

    Recall: Z-0623-2017 · Initiated September 8, 2016

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0623-2017
    Event Number
    75145
    Firm
    Greatbatch Medical
    FEI Number
    2183787
    Product Code
    DYB
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process design
    Initiated
    September 8, 2016
    Posted
    November 18, 2016
    Terminated
    September 8, 2017
    Address
    2300 Berkshire Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441-4575

    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

    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.

    Action

    Greatbatch sent a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated September 7, 2016 to all affected customers .The letter described the product, "Reason for Field Correction Action", "Risk to Health" , "Replacement Devices", & "Instructions to Customers" . Advised customers to quarantine the product and contact end users and share the recall information with them. Requested consignees to complete & return the Field Recall Response Form. For questions contact your local Greatbatch Medical representative, contact us at 1-763-951-8235, or e-mail us at [email protected].

    Distribution

    US: NY, TX.

    Quantity

    23,075