FDA Recall Terminated

Soft Tip Sheath Multipurpose Introducing Sheath Kit, Model Numbers: M00456600, M00456610, M00456620, M00456630, M00456650, M00456700, M00456710 and M00456760. Manufactured by Thomas Medical Products, Inc. Product is intended for use to facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters into either the right or left side of the heart. The sheath may be exchanged and used for left sided placement, after transseptal puncture has first been obtained by another sheath.

Recall: Z-1072-2009 · Initiated December 24, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1072-2009
Event Number
50771
Firm
Boston Scientific Corp
FEI Number
3001236349
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
December 24, 2008
Posted
April 9, 2009
Terminated
April 6, 2010
Address
150 Baytech Dr, San Jose, CA, 95134-2302

Description

Soft Tip Sheath Multipurpose Introducing Sheath Kit, Model Numbers: M00456600, M00456610, M00456620, M00456630, M00456650, M00456700, M00456710 and M00456760. Manufactured by Thomas Medical Products, Inc. Product is intended for use to facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters into either the right or left side of the heart. The sheath may be exchanged and used for left sided placement, after transseptal puncture has first been obtained by another sheath.

Reason

The marker band may detach from the sheath and a clinical failure could result in an embolism.

Action

The firm initiated the recall on December 24, 2009 and notified consignees via "Urgent Company Initiated Medical Device Recall - Immediate Action Required" letters which explain the reason for the recall and request the affected product be returned to the Boston Scientific Corporation Distribution Center. An amendment letter with two additional Convoy Advanced Delivery Sheath Kit models (M0045748ST0 and M0045749ST0) was sent to affected customers on January 27, 2009. Direct questions about this recall to your local Sales Representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Quantity

31,340 of all units