Events

Recall of TorFlex

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

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
    66368
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0085-2014
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-03-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122172
  • 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
    The torflex transseptal guiding sheath kits are being recalled due to the possibility that the sheath could remove particulate of less than 5 mm from the dilator. the particulate could potentially migrate into a patients bloodstream.
  • Action
    Baylis Medical sent an Urgent Device Recall Notification letter dated September 23, 2013, via overnight courier to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the response form provided and fax to 905-602-5671 ATTN: Quality Department to arrange for a free of charge replacement of the affected product. The form requires consignees to return the affected product. For questions contact Quality Assurance at 800-276-4416.

Device

TorFlex
  • Model / Serial
    Part No. TF8-32-63-135, Lot TFFB070912; Part No.TF8-32-63-37, Lot TFFA310812; Part. No. TF8-32-63-37, Lot TFFB290113; Part No. TF8-32-63-45, Lot TFFA290113; Part No. TF8-32-63-45, Lot TFFB310812; Part No. TF8-32-63-45, Lot TFFC221211; Part No. TF8-32-63-55, Lot TFFA051212; Part No. TF8-32-63-55, Lot TFFA230812; Part No. TF8-32-63-55, Lot TFFB221211; Part No. TF8-32-63-55, Lot TFFB230113; Part No. TF8-32-63-90, Lot TFFA070213; Part No. TF8-32-63-90, Lot TFFA070912; Part No. TF8-32-81-135, Lot TFFH070912; Part No. TF8-32-81-37, Lot TFFD070912; Part No. TF8-32-81-45, Lot TFFE070912; Part No. TF8-32-81-55, Lot TFFF070912; Part No. TF8-32-81-90, Lot TFFG070912; Part No. TF8-38-62-S, Lot TFFA201212; Part No. TF85-32-63-37, Lot TFFC070912; Part No. TF85-32-63-45, Lot TFFA221211; Part No. TF85-32-63-45, Lot TFFA250512; Part No. TF85-32-63-45, Lot TFFC051212; Part No. TF85-32-63-45, Lot TFFC230812; Part No. TF85-32-63-55, Lot TFFA230113; Part No. TF85-32-63-55, Lot TFFA290812; Part No. TF85-32-63-55, Lot TFFB070612; Part No. TF85-32-63-90, Lot TFFB230812; Part No. TF85-32-63-90, Lot TFFC260413; Part No. TF85-32-63-90, Lot TFFC280213; Part No. TF85-32-63-90, Lot TFFF070213; Part No. TF85-32-81-135, Lot TFFC280912; Part No. TF85-32-81-37, Lot TFFA280912; and Part No. TF85-32-81-90, Lot TFFB280912
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of : NE, NH, NC, FL, PA, VA, MI, CA, AL, and TN and the countries of China, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.
  • Product Description
    Baylis Medical TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath, Rx Only, non-pyrogenic, sterile. || Product Usage: The TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath kit (K102948) is a single use device consisting of three components: a sheath, a dilator, and a J-tipped guidewire. The kit is designed for safe and easy catheterization and angiography of specific heart chambers and locations.
  • Manufacturer
    Baylis Medical Corp *

Manufacturer

Baylis Medical Corp *
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baylis Medical Corp *, 5959 TransCanada Highway, Montreal Canada
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Baylis Medical Company, Inc
  • Source
    USFDA