RecallDepth

Oscor Introducer Kits Model LLP series. Luer-Lock Peel-Away Introducer Set. Each set contains: 1 peel-away sheath with built-in luer-lock; 1 vessel dilator; 1 50-cm guidewire 1 18-G needle; 1 10-cc syringe. Sterile EO. Manufacturer Oscor Inc. 3816 DeSoto Boulevard, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Rhythm Management, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Models 6089, 6091, 6092, 6093, 6094, 6663 and 6664.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 30, 2005).

Company
Guidant Corporation
Recall Initiated
June 13, 2005
Posted
August 30, 2005
Terminated
January 5, 2007
Recall Number
Z-1443-05
Quantity
19, 815
Firm Location
Saint Paul, MN
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

A manufacturer of Guidant introducers has received reports of introducer sheaths with cracked hubs/handles and /or improper peeling of the sheath during use.

Distribution

nationwide and worldwide.

Lot / Code Info

model 6089 lot numbers: C4-03103 thru C4-03707.  model 6091 lot numbers: C4-03601 thru C4-03691.  model 6092 lot numbers: C4-03110 thru C4-03684.  model 6093 lot numbers: C4-03136 thru C4-03607.  model 6094 lot numbers: C4-03501 thru C4-03610.  model 6663 lot numbers: C4-03055 thru C4-03741.  model 6663 lot numbers: C4-03280 thru C4-03445.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

By Telephone, 6/13/2005. Guidant Sales Reps are to visit hospitals to remove any remaining inventory. Dear Hospital Administrator letter may be left with hospital to explain the removal of product.

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