Events

Recall of SafeSheath(R) CSG(R) Coronary Sinus guide Braided Core Hemostatic Introducer

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Thomas Medical Products 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
    60236
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0168-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-10-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-08-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=104847
  • 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
    Radiopaque (ro)/soft tip of the braided core component in the csg kits may detach from the braided core tube.
  • Action
    The firm,GE Healthcare, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated October 7, 2011, to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately segregate all affected product in a manner that ensures it will not be used; return any product with reference to the return authorization (RA) number or contact customer service representative to facilitate return of product; if any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return, and complete and return the attached product reconciliation form. If you have any questions, you may contact the Customer Service number at 1-866-446-3003 Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm EDT.

Device

SafeSheath(R) CSG(R) Coronary Sinus guide Braided Core Hemostatic Introducer
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog numbers: CSG/WORLEY/BCor-1-09; CSG/WORLEY/BCor-2-09; CSG/WROLEY/L/BCor-1-09; CSG/Worley/R-1-09; CSGWORBC10M; CSGWORBC29M; CSGWORLBC19M; LVI/66-5.5-CR; LVI/66-5.5-RE; LVI/75-5-62-07-HO; LVI/75-5-62-07-HS; LVI/75-5-62-07-MP; LVI/75-5-62-07-RE; LVI/75-5-66-5.5-RE; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HO; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HS; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-MP; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-RE; RL065; RL066; RL067; and RL068.  Lot Numbers: S24064, S24120; S24129; S24359; S24618; S24683; S24838; S24932; S25222; S25489; S25540; S25544; S25772; S25937; S25945; S26333; S26420; S26460; S36539; S36540; S26560; S36759; S36861; S26881; S26987; S27221; S27222; S27275; S27288; S27370; S27477; S27478; S27947; S27971; S27985; S28023; S28172; S28306; S28339; S28401; S28632X1; S28791; S29083; S29878; S30060X1; S30262X1; S30332X1; S30333X1; S30622X1; S30630; S30739; S30852X1; S30889X1; S30901X1; S30913; S30919X1; S30956X1; S30970; S30986X1; S30997X1; S31005X1; S31045; S31076; S31080X1; S31081; S31097; S31098; S31142X1; S31212X1; S31215X1; S31245; S31306; S31316; S31327X1; S31331X1; S31334; S31340; S31341; S31439; S31507; S31533X1; S31534X1; S31535X1; S31563; S31650; S31674; S31709; S31771X1; S31779X1; S31917X1; S31962;S32102; S32139; S32156; S32167; S32178X1; S32219; S32222; S32238; S32263; S32282; S32308; S32327; S32506X1; S32543X1; S32565X1; S32566X1; S32568X1; S32602; S32605X1; S32610; S32675; S32684; S32699X1; S32714; S32715; S32716; S32717; S32737; S32765; S32796; S32831; S32882; S32957; S32994; S33026; S33065; S33067; S33076; S33084; S33129; S33149X1; S33161X1; S33236; S33238; S33301; S33322; S33324; S33398; S33399; S33403; S33412; S33478; S33543; S33544; S33614; S33649; S33687; S33758; S33889; S33921; S33939; S34026; S34082; S34096; S34342; S34375; S34485; S34689; S34690; S36110X1; and S36118X1.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: CA only.
  • Product Description
    SafeSheath(R) CSG(R) Coronary Sinus guide Braided Core Hemostatic Introducer, SafeSheath(R) Worley Telescopic Braided Series, and Situs LDS2 Lead Delivery System - Catalog numbers: CSG/WORLEY/BCor-1-09; CSG/WORLEY/BCor-2-09; CSG/WROLEY/L/BCor-1-09; CSG/Worley/R-1-09; CSGWORBC10M; CSGWORBC29M; CSGWORLBC19M; LVI/66-5.5-CR; LVI/66-5.5-RE; LVI/75-5-62-07-HO; LVI/75-5-62-07-HS; LVI/75-5-62-07-MP; LVI/75-5-62-07-RE; LVI/75-5-66-5.5-RE; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HO; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HS; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-MP; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-RE; RL065; RL066; RL067; and RL068 || This device is intended to be used for the introduction of various types of pacing or defibrillator leads and catheters.
  • Manufacturer
    Thomas Medical Products Inc

Manufacturer

Thomas Medical Products Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Thomas Medical Products Inc, 65 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern PA 19355-1302
  • Source
    USFDA