Date Initiated by Firm |
March 16, 2016 |
Date Posted |
September 06, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on January 27, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-2738-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
73833 |
510(K)Number |
K111606
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Product Classification |
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
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Product |
PINNACLE¿ Introducer Sheath PINNACLE PRECISION ACCESS SYSTEM¿ Sheath PINNACLE¿ TIF TIP" Introducer Sheath PINNACLE¿ R/O II Radiopaque Marker Introducer Sheath
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Code Information |
Please see Attachment 3 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Terumo Medical Corporation 950 Elkton Blvd Elkton MD 21921-5322
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For Additional Information Contact |
410-392-7226
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Terumo Medical is initiating this recall due to complaints of valve leakage that have been related to a manufacturing issue. If affected introducer sheaths are used, there is possible risk of incremental blood loss through the valve.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
Terumo sent an Urgent Product Recall Bulletin dated March 7, 2016, to all affected customers. All affected customers will be notified regarding the required recall actions (stop using/quarantine the affected products). TMC will strive for 100% verification to confirm that all customers have acknowledged the recall. Follow-up communication is being sent specifying the mechanisms to be used for labeling and returning the involved product from the customer level.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause your operations and we appreciate your understanding. Please contact us if you need assistance procuring additional inventory. We are committed to continuing to offer products that meet the highest quality standards that you expect from Terumo Medical Corporation. If you have questions or need further information, please call Customer Care at 1-800-888-3786 or contact your local sales representative.
For further questions regarding this recall please call (410) 392-7226. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1,370,995 eaches have been distributed to the field |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution |
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 = TERUMO MEDICAL CORP.
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