Class 2 Device Recall Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath

• Date Initiated by Firm: May 28, 2015
• Date Posted: July 18, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on May 30, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-2101-2015
• Recall Event ID: 71430
• Product Classification: Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
• Product: Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath Product Usage: The Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheaths are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices. These curved sheaths are manufactured from material incorporating a stainless steel wire imbedded in the sheath shaft material with a soft tip and a Check-Flo fitting at the proximal end. The sheath is accompanied by a dilator for access to the body as a catheter over the wire guide.
• Code Information: Product Number: KCFW-10.0-35-RB-RTPS-100, Catalog Number G13081
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Cook Inc.; 750 N Daniels Way; Bloomington IN 47404-9120
• For Additional Information Contact: Cook Medical Customer Relations Departme; 812-339-2235
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Cook Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set and the Flexor RTPS Introduce Sheath due to complaints of the dilators being too long.
• FDA Determined Cause: Component change control
• Action: Written recall communication letters were shipped via FedEx on June 05, 2015 to all US Consignees. Customers were asked to complete and return response forms and recalled products. Recalled devices will be held for final disposition and destruction. Customers wree asked to forward notices if recalled devices were further distributed. Effectivenes checks will be conducted by mail, phone and visits. Customers may contact Cook Medical Relations (800) 457-4500 or 1 (812)- 339-2235 Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM or e-mail at CustomerrelationsNA@cook medical.com.
• Quantity in Commerce: 661
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Canada and EU.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.