Health product recall

Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath

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Summary

Product
Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information 

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath 0001441871 60-1060

Issue

Through post-market surveillance, we have received complaints for the guidewire not being able to pass through the needle. Through our investigation it was determined that a portion of the lot had the incorrect guidewire size. Terumo has received 84 complaints for this issue and no serious injuries. The probability of medically reversible or transient adverse health consequences is not likely. The situation is detectable at the time of use. There is no risk to patients who have used this lot. 1. Review your Glidesheath Slender inventory and immediately isolate lot number 0001441871.

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies
Terumo Medical Corporation
950 Elkton Blvd., Elkton, Maryland, United States, 21921
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Recall date
Identification number
RA-82268

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