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Health product recall

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath

Starting date:
May 25, 2017
Posting date:
June 13, 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-63614

Reason

During an in-house investigation, an incomplete seal at the chevron end of the primary packaging was detected.  Because the potential loss of package integrity may compromise the sterility of the product, Terumo Corporation has decided to remove all affected product from the field.

Affected products

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

  • RM*ES6J10HAT
  • RM*RS6F10PA
  • RM*RS7F10PA
  • RM*RS7J16PA

Companies

Manufacturer
Terumo Corporation
44-1, 2-CHOME, HATAGAYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO-TO
151-0072
JAPAN