Events

Recall of Device Recall Terumo Glidesheath

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Terumo Medical 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
    65397
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1612-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-10-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118775
  • 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
    Medical devices were incorrectly labeled with extended expiration dates.
  • Action
    The recalling firm notified consignees by letter on 5/30/2013. The letter was flagged as an urgent product bulletin addressed to risk managers. The notification advised customers to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any available stock for subsequent instructions to be provided for pick-up and replacement.

Device

Device Recall Terumo Glidesheath
  • Model / Serial
    Lot MP08
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Terumo Glidesheath (tm), 6 French, Nitinol wire, product code 15-1060. || Used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery.
  • Manufacturer
    Terumo Medical Corporation

Manufacturer

Terumo Medical Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Terumo Medical Corporation, 950 Elkton Blvd, Elkton MD 21921-5322
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Terumo Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA