Date Initiated by Firm |
October 01, 2008 |
Date Posted |
November 07, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 09, 2010 |
Recall Number |
Z-0280-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
49575 |
510(K)Number |
K934901
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Product Classification |
Catheter introducer - Product Code DYB
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Product |
7F Bard SSV 13 cm Split Sheath with Valve and sideport Catalog Number: 808700 Distributed By: Bard Electrophysiology. The product is Intended for introduction of various type of pacing leads and catheters |
Code Information |
Lot Numbers: S25589 and S26178 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
C. R.Bard, Inc./BardElectrophysiology Division 55 Technology Dr Lowell MA 01851-5203
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For Additional Information Contact |
SAME 908-277-8000
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Failure to insert the guidewire through the introducer needle.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Bard issued a recall notice on 1 October 2008 [note that the letter is dated 29 September 2008] to all recipients of affected product via certified mail. Users are requested to discontinue use and return inventory. Contact Bard Customer Service at 1-800-824-8724 for assistance. |
Quantity in Commerce |
3,105 kits |
Distribution |
Nationwide |
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = DYB and Original Applicant = THOMAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
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