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Health product recall

Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath (2015-06-09)

Starting date:
June 9, 2015
Posting date:
July 8, 2015
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-54112

Recalled Product

A.Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath

Reason

This recall is being initiated by COOK Medical due to reports received indicating the Introducing Dilator Component extends beyond the Introducer sheath further than intended and does not conform to the specifications.  Potential adverse events that may occur as a result of the excess dilator length include difficulty in accessing the Hepatic vein, requiring additional manipulation, which could result in vessel injury.

Affected products

A.Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath

Lot or serial number
  • 5770328
  • 5770364
  • 5805365
Model or catalog number

KCFW-10.0-35-RB-RTPS-100

Companies
Manufacturer
Cook, Inc.
750 Daniels Way
Bloomington
47404
Indiana
UNITED STATES