Events

Recall of Device Recall CheckFlo Performer Introducer

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cook Inc..

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
    76360
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1387-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-01
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152966
  • 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
    Devices using a specific hemostatic valve design, referred to as a blue valve or polyisoprene valve, have an increase in reports of blood loss associated with the devices which could result in delay in procedure and blood loss from patients.
  • Action
    Cook Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple products following the identification of an increase in reports of blood loss associated with devices using a specific hemostatic valve design referred to as the blue valve or polyisoprene valve. Potential adverse events that may occur if these devices were used in the arterial system (Flexor Radial Access Sets) include delay in procedure and blood loss. If devices were used in the central venous system, adverse events that may occur include delay in procedure, blood loss, or air embolism. The firm is distributing notices via mail courier on 02/01/2017. Customers are being instructed to share the recall notice with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within the customer's organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if customers have affected product and quarantine affected product(s). 2. Return affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. NOTE: Returned un-affected product will not be credited. 3. Even if customers do not have affected product on hand, customers must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return via fax 812.339.7316 or email to Fieldactionsna@cookmedical.com. 4. Report adverse events to COOK Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: customerrelationsna@cookmedical.com. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA: Online at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm (form available to fax or mail) Call the FDA at: 1-800-FDA-1088 Effectiveness checks of this recall will be done by response form mailed. All recalled products will be destroyed at the regional distribution warehouses. A cer

Device

Device Recall CheckFlo Performer Introducer
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Identifier: RCFW-4.0(5.0,6.0,7.0,8.0)- / -BV  Codes consist of Lot #, RPN #, Manufacture Date and Expiration Date: 4826254, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 2014/03, 3/1/2017; 504036, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 6/1/2014, 6/1/2017; 5364287, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 10/15/2014, 10/15/2017; 5379911, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 10/21/2014, 10/21/2017; 5400933, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 10/29/2014, 10/29/2017; 5435105, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 11/11/2014, 11/11/2017; 5462040, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 11/20/2014, 11/20/2017; 5474624, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 11/25/2014, 11/25/2017; NS5424653, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 11/6/2014, 11/6/2017; NS5424654, RCFW-4.0-35-BV, 11/6/2014, 11/6/2017; 5213872, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 8/14/2014, 8/14/2017; 5273219, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 9/10/2014, 9/10/2017; 5302128, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 9/23/2014, 9/23/2017;  5354215, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 10/10/2014, 10/10/2017;  5400931, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 10/29/2014, 10/29/2017;  5523548, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 12/17/2014, 12/17/2017;  5681717, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 2/26/2015, 2/26/2018; 5690760, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 3/3/2015, 3/3/2018; 5701193, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 3/6/2015, 3/6/2018; 6004897, RCFW-5.0-35-BV, 7/2/2015, 7/2/2018; 5260343, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 9/4/2014, 9/4/2017; 5275648, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 9/11/2014, 9/11/2017; 5308224, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 9/24/2014, 9/24/2017; 5312947, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 9/25/2014, 9/25/2017; 5368247, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 10/16/2014, 10/16/2017; 5383333, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 10/22/2014, 10/22/2017; 5444866, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 11/13/2014, 11/13/2017; 5585193, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 1/16/2015, 1/16/2018; 5681719, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 2/26/2015, 2/26/2018; 5690162, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 3/3/2015, 3/3/2018; 5692849, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 3/4/2015, 3/4/2018; 5974636, RCFW-6.0-35-BV, 6/20/2015, 6/20/2018; 4906939, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 2014/04, 4/1/2017; 4987018, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 5/1/2014, 5/1/2017; 5228810, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 8/21/2014, 8/21/2017; 5275669, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 9/11/2014, 9/11/2017; 5301927, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 9/22/2014, 9/22/2017; 5301930, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 9/22/2014, 9/22/2017; 5312948, RCFW-7.0-35-BV, 9/25/2014, 9/25/2017; NS5831881,RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 4/23/2015, 4/23/2018;  NS5878399, RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 5/12/2015, 5/12/2018; NS5890383, RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV,5/18/2015, 5/18/2018; NS5922577,RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV,6/1/2015, 6/1/2018;  NS6000260, RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 6/30/2015, 6/30/2018; NS6091893, RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 8/4/2015, 8/4/2018; NS6264206, RCFW-7.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 10/6/2015, 10/6/2018;  F4845598, RCFW-8.0-35-BV, 2014/03, 3/1/2017;  NS5312949, RCFW-8.0-35-BV, 9/25/2014, 9/25/2017; NS5596871, RCFW-8.0-35-BV, 1/21/2015, 1/21/2018; NS5755064, RCFW-8.0-35-BV, 3/26/2015, 3/26/2018;  NS5793423, RCFW-8.0-35-BV, 4/9/2015, 4/9/2018;  NS5831884,RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 4/23/2015, 4/23/2018; NS5996958 RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV 6/29/2015 6/29/2018;  NS5996959 RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV 6/29/2015 6/29/2018;  NS6002168 RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV 7/1/2015 7/1/2018;  NS6014785 RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV 7/7/2015, 7/7/2018; NS6014786, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 7/7/2015, 7/7/2018; NS6022050,RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 7/10/2015, 7/10/2018; NS6031799,RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 7/14/2015, 7/14/2018; NS6083872, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 7/31/2015, 7/31/2018; NS6091894, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 8/4/2015, 8/4/2018; NS6140704, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 8/20/2015, 8/20/2018; NS6225353, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 9/22/2015, 9/22/2018; NS6295130, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 10/19/2015, 10/19/2018 ; NS6329426, RCFW-8.0-38-75-RB-HLA-091100-BV, 10/28/2015, 10/28/2018
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to Canada, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom VA/DOD: Yes
  • Product Description
    Check-Flo Performer Introducer, Individual product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer pouch. || Introducers are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices.
  • Manufacturer
    Cook Inc.

Manufacturer

Cook Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook Inc., 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington IN 47404-9120
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cook Group Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA