FDA Recall Terminated

ViaPeel PTFE Peelable Introducer 5FR, Part Number 10890-006

Recall: Z-2781-2017 · Initiated November 11, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2781-2017
Event Number
76701
Firm
Greatbatch Medical
FEI Number
2183787
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 11, 2016
Terminated
November 3, 2017
Address
2300 Berkshire Ln N, Plymouth, MN, 55441-4575

Description

ViaPeel PTFE Peelable Introducer 5FR, Part Number 10890-006

Reason

Greatbatch received complaints with the ViaPeel Introducer Sheath 5FR, of handles detaching during use.

Action

Consignee was sent via email on 11/11/2016 a Greatbatch "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated November 2016. The letter described the product involved in the recall, Reason for Field Corrective Action, Risk to Health, Replacement Devices & Instructions to Customer. Advised consignees to quarantine the product, contact end users & complete and return the Field Recall Response Form to Stericycle at [email protected] or fax at 888-473-8015. For questions contact your local Greatbatch Medical representative, contact us at 1-763-951-8235, or e-mail us at [email protected]

Distribution

NY

Quantity

5,000 devices