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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued November 18, 2016).
- Company
- Greatbatch Medical
- Recall Initiated
- September 8, 2016
- Posted
- November 18, 2016
- Terminated
- September 8, 2017
- Recall Number
- Z-0623-2017
- Quantity
- 23,075
- Firm Location
- Plymouth, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
US: NY, TX.
Lot / Code Info
GBP3176925, GBP3176927, VN3470927, VN3470929, VN3486000, VN3485998, VN3495047, GBP3421664, VN3433259, VN3451654, VN3487654, VN3491069, VN3470925, VN3451646.
Root Cause
Process design
Action Taken
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 FieldActionCenter@Greatbatch.com.