FDA Recall Terminated

Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set Product Usage: The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Sets are intended for transjugular liver access in diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set consists of the following components: Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath, needle, catheter, Dilator, Torcon NB Advantage Catheter, Van Andel Dilatation Catheter, Curved Newton Wire Guide, Amplatz Extra Stiff Wire Guide.

Recall: Z-2100-2015 · Initiated May 28, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2100-2015
Event Number
71430
Firm
Cook Inc.
FEI Number
1820334
Product Code
GBZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
May 28, 2015
Posted
July 18, 2015
Terminated
May 30, 2017
Address
750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, 47404-9120

Description

Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set Product Usage: The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Sets are intended for transjugular liver access in diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set consists of the following components: Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath, needle, catheter, Dilator, Torcon NB Advantage Catheter, Van Andel Dilatation Catheter, Curved Newton Wire Guide, Amplatz Extra Stiff Wire Guide.

Reason

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.

Action

Written recall communication letters were shipped via FedEx on June 05, 2015 to all US Consignees. Customers were asked to complete and return response forms and recalled products. Recalled devices will be held for final disposition and destruction. Customers wree asked to forward notices if recalled devices were further distributed. Effectivenes checks will be conducted by mail, phone and visits. Customers may contact Cook Medical Relations (800) 457-4500 or 1 (812)- 339-2235 Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM or e-mail at CustomerrelationsNA@cook medical.com.

Distribution

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.

Quantity

661