Events

Recall of Device Recall Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath

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
    71430
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2101-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-05-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-05-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138148
  • 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
    Cook inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the ring transjugular intrahepatic access set and the flexor rtps introduce sheath due to complaints of the dilators being too long.
  • Action
    Written recall communication letters were shipped via FedEx on June 05, 2015 to all US Consignees. Customers were asked to complete and return response forms and recalled products. Recalled devices will be held for final disposition and destruction. Customers wree asked to forward notices if recalled devices were further distributed. Effectivenes checks will be conducted by mail, phone and visits. Customers may contact Cook Medical Relations (800) 457-4500 or 1 (812)- 339-2235 Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM or e-mail at CustomerrelationsNA@cook medical.com.

Device

Device Recall Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath
  • Model / Serial
    Product Number: KCFW-10.0-35-RB-RTPS-100, Catalog Number G13081
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Canada and EU.
  • Product Description
    Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath || Product Usage: || The Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheaths are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices. These curved sheaths are manufactured from material incorporating a stainless steel wire imbedded in the sheath shaft material with a soft tip and a Check-Flo¿ fitting at the proximal end. The sheath is accompanied by a dilator for access to the body as a catheter over the wire guide.
  • 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