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Recall of Device Recall Cordis Radial Source Spring Wire Transradial Access Kit Product

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

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
    65464
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1608-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-31
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-08-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118983
  • 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
    Cordis corporation, inc and greatbatch medical are recalling one lot of the cordis radialsource spring wire transradial access kit product. some units were manufactured with an undersized vessel dilator tip, too small to slide over the guidewire.
  • Action
    Greatbatch Medical and Cordis sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated May 31, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed: 1.Read the Description of the problem section. 2. Immediately identify and set aside all product listed above in a manner that ensures the affected product will not be used. 3. Review, complete, sign and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form in accordance with the directions on the form. 4. Either return any affected product per the attached instruction, or contact your local sales representative to facilitate return of the affected product. Credit will be provided. 5. Pass on this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. 6. If any product listed above has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return. 7. Maintain awareness of this notice until all product listed above has been removed from the facility and returned to Cordis. 8. Maintain a copy of this notice with affected product until product is returned. We apologize for any inconvenience this communication may cause. We know that you place high value in our products and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Cordis and Greatbatch are committed to maintaining your confidence in the safety and quality of the products that Greatbatch manufactures and Cordis supplies. Further questions please call (763) 951-8181.

Device

Device Recall Cordis Radial Source Spring Wire Transradial Access Kit Product
  • Model / Serial
    Manufacturing Lot : W18499722
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, SPAIN, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ISRAEL and ITALY.
  • Product Description
    Cordis a Johnson & Johnson Company, RadialSource Spring Wire Transradial Access Kit. Manufacturer Greatbatch Medical 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441, Distributor Cordis Corporation 14201 North West 60th Avenue, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. || Baxter's lnfusors SV Elastomeric Infusion Device is a single-use, disposable elastomeric infusion pump indicated tor patients requiring slow, continuous intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, or epidural administration of medications at a constant flow rate. The device is also indicated for the administration of bolus doses of medication upon patient demand when used in conjunction with the Patient Control Module. lt is suitable for use in the hospital or home setting.
  • Manufacturer
    Greatbatch Medical

Manufacturer

Greatbatch Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Greatbatch Medical, 2300 Berkshire Ln N, Minneapolis MN 55441-4575
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Integer Holdings Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA