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
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Product Classification |
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
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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
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For Additional Information Contact |
Rebecca Ellis 469-731-1410
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
As a result of design changes, sheaths have exhibited cracking/breaking at the tips.
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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
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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.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = DYB and Original Applicant = Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
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