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Recall of Device Recall Cordis Avanti Sheath Introducer

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

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
    54547
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1421-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-04-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=88847
  • 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
    vascular sheath introducer - Product Code DYB
  • Reason
    Sterility compromised: cordis found a pin hole in one of the packaging tray cavities.On january 28, 2010 cordis corporation initiated a recall on their avanti + introducer. during routine inspection, a visual irregularity was detected in packing trays.
  • Action
    Cordis initiated the recall January 28, 2010. (The packets were sent overnight on January 28, 2010, with first receipt by customers January 29, 2010.) Immediate corrective action was taken through an inspection and removal of all affected products.

Device

Device Recall Cordis Avanti Sheath Introducer
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog 402656X Lot # 15076369.  Catalog 504606X Lot # 15075717.  Catalog 504656X Lot # 15076362, 15076363, and 15076364.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide.
  • Product Description
    Cordis, AVANTI+ Introducer, STERILE EO, For one use only. || Catalog 402656X Lot # 15076369. || Catalog 504606X Lot # 15075717. || Catalog 504656X Lot # 15076362, 15076363, 15076364.
  • Manufacturer
    Cordis Corporation

Manufacturer

Cordis Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cordis Corporation, 14201 Nw 60th Ave, Miami Lakes FL 33014-2802
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cardinal Health
  • Source
    USFDA