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Health product recall

Arrive, Braided Transseptal Sheath

Starting date:
December 21, 2016
Posting date:
April 21, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-63056

Reason

There is a potential for "a fragment of the sheath inner liner to come off during the insertion of the dilator during the preparation of the sheath prior to use."

Manufacturer received one complaint related to this issue, which did not result in patient injury. However, the risk for possible injury is a concern if the sheath is not properly flushed and tested with the dilator prior to use.

Affected products

Arrive, Braided Transseptal Sheath

Lot or serial number

  • C1-08986
  • C1-09102
  • C1-09693
  • C1-09862
  • C1-09863
  • C1-10041
  • C1-11485
  • C1-11852

Model or catalog number

  • 990061-055
  • 990061-070
  • 990061-090
  • 990061-120
  • 990079-055
  • 990079-070
  • 990079-090

Companies

Manufacturer
Oscor Inc.
3816 De Soto Boulevard
Palm Harbor
34683
Florida
UNITED STATES