FDA Recall Terminated

SOLOPATH Balloon Expandable TransFemoral System, Model Numbers STFI-1425, STFI-1435, STFI-1625, STFI-1635, STFI-1825, STFI-1835, STFI-1925, STFI-1935, STFI-2125, STFI-2135 Product Usage: The SoloPath Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Introducer System (STFI) and the SoloPath Re-Collapsible Access System are sterile, single use devices designed for low profile, large bore vessel access. Both SoloPath products are inserted percutaneously into the femoral artery, over a guidewire, and once expanded, provide a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral/iliac arteries. The devices are designed such that surface friction is reduced during insertion while minimizing access trauma and vessel trauma throughout the procedure.

Recall: Z-1374-2019 · Initiated April 26, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1374-2019
Event Number
82705
Firm
Terumo Medical Corporation
FEI Number
1118880
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 26, 2019
Posted
May 28, 2019
Terminated
September 22, 2020
Address
950 Elkton Blvd, Elkton, MD, 21921-5322

Description

SOLOPATH Balloon Expandable TransFemoral System, Model Numbers STFI-1425, STFI-1435, STFI-1625, STFI-1635, STFI-1825, STFI-1835, STFI-1925, STFI-1935, STFI-2125, STFI-2135 Product Usage: The SoloPath Balloon Expandable TransFemoral Introducer System (STFI) and the SoloPath Re-Collapsible Access System are sterile, single use devices designed for low profile, large bore vessel access. Both SoloPath products are inserted percutaneously into the femoral artery, over a guidewire, and once expanded, provide a guide for catheters and/or devices introduced into the femoral/iliac arteries. The devices are designed such that surface friction is reduced during insertion while minimizing access trauma and vessel trauma throughout the procedure.

Reason

There is a potential for dislodgement of the tip from the outer diameter of the sheath resulting in a loss of the smooth transition from the surface of the tip to the outer surface of the expandable sheath.

Action

Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 4/26/19 were sent to customers.

Distribution

The products were distributed US nationwide. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Hong Kong, Peru, Singapore.

Quantity

2228