Events

Recall of Device Recall 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70644
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1276-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-02-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-03-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=134194
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
  • Reason
    Clinicians observed debris, appearing to originate from the hemostasis valve on the proximal end of the steerable sheath, outside of the patients bodies.
  • Action
    The firm, Medtronic, Inc., sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 2015 to its consignees/customers. Medtronic representatives, beginning Monday, Feb 23, 2015 hand delivered the letter to US consignees/customers.. The letter was addressed to Physician, Risk Manager and Health Care Professional. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The consignees/customers were instructed to immediately quarantine all unused product; return all affected product to Medtronic; contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9300 to initiate product return and to complete and return the Customer Confirmation Certificate to via email to: RS.CFQFCA@Medtronic.com or fax to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality. In additions, consignees/customers should share this notification with others in your organization. Your Medtronic field representative may assist the customers with identifying suitable replacement product. If you have any questions, contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9300.

Device

Device Recall 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number: 54790, 54860, 54876, 54877, 54878 ,72417, 72419.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: NC and IA; and countries of: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, SPAIN, and UNITED KINGDOM.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic, 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath 990065. || The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (10 Fr Select) is used for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and chambers of the heart. The sheath is a single-use device and is not implantable.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, 8200 Coral Sea St NE, Saint Paul MN 55112-4391
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA