| Date Initiated by Firm | October 05, 2006 |
| Date Posted | March 01, 2007 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 25, 2007 |
| Recall Number | Z-0535-2007 |
| Recall Event ID |
36605 |
| 510(K)Number | K964518 |
| Product Classification |
Transseptal Catheter Introducer - Product Code DYB
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| Product | FastCath Transseptal Catheter Introducers with Hemostasis Valve, DAIG division of St. Jude Medical, Minnetonka, MN, consists of a radiopaque sheath and dilator; Product # 406850. |
| Code Information |
Lot number 1239904 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
St. Jude Medical / Daig Division 14901 Deveau Pl Minnetonka MN 55345-2126
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Limited number of FastCath Transseptal Catheter Introducers (REF #406850) are susceptible to the irrigation extension tube on the side port becoming disconnected when a pull force is applied. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | The affected customers were notified on 10/5/06 by letter. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 40 Units |
| 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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