Tearaway Introducer Kit, REF: KIT-010-12, KIT-010-17, KIT-900-16
- Company
- Galt Medical Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- May 8, 2023
- Posted
- June 15, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-1968-2023
- Quantity
- 490
- Firm Location
- Garland, TX
Reason for Recall
Sheath introducer assemblies could potentially, due to improper storage conditions, have a luer connection portion of the dilator hub that cracks or dislodges during use, which renders the dilator component unusable, and can require the use of a replacement device.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of PA, UT, FL, PA, OH, GA, MA, NV, CA, NY, NJ and the countries of UK, AU, TR, FR, CH, NO.
Lot / Code Info
REF/UDI-DI/LOT (Expiration): KIT-010-12/00841268105195/S23104607(2/05/2027), S22356870(1/11/2027); KIT-010-17/00841268105249/S23083725(2/05/2027), S22231321(9/08/2026), S22328872(1/18/2027); KIT-900-16/S22308637(1/04/2027)
Root Cause
Process design
Action Taken
On 5/5/23, recall notices were sent to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Identify and segregate the affected lot(s) that are in your possession as well as those in the possession of your end-users. 2) Complete and return the field correction reply form to quality@galtmedical.com 2) Return affected product to the recalling firm. Customers with questions can email: dderrick@galtmedical.com