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Class 2 Device Recall Scorpion Portal Vein Access Set

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Date Initiated by Firm July 08, 2021
Create Date September 21, 2021
Recall Status1 Open3, Classified
Recall Number Z-2501-2021
Recall Event ID 88520
510(K)Number K202141  
Product Classification Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
Product Scorpion Portal Vein Access Set - Product Usage: used to gain access to the hepatic vein and guide a sharp puncture tool (0.040 Stylet or 17ga Needle) through the parenchyma.
Code Information Item Numbers: TPS005 (Stylet); TPS006 (Needle); UDI Code: 00886333225552 Lot Number: 11369609
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
1445 Flat Creek Rd
Athens TX 75751-5002
For Additional Information Contact Rebecca Ellis
469-731-1410
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall
As a result of design changes, sheaths have exhibited cracking/breaking at the tips.
FDA Determined
Cause 2
Device Design
Action On 07/08/2021, the firm's sales representative/clinical Specialist contacted via telephone to inform the single customer that the Recalling Firm was pausing evaluations of the affected device and was requesting return of the device. The customer was also informed that the Recalling Firm was in the process of implementing a few changes to improve upon the product. The product was place on hold at the customer's facility and the Recalling Firm's sales representative was picked up and returned to the Recalling Firm on 07/21/2021.
Quantity in Commerce 20 units
Distribution U.S. Nationwide distribution in the state of WA. O.U.S.: N/A
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report

1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = DYB and Original Applicant = Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
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