| 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 |
| 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 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Failure to insert the guidewire through the introducer needle. |
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
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