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Health product recall

Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Starting date:
October 12, 2012
Posting date:
October 29, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15146

Recalled Products:

Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Reason

It is possible that during specific situations in clinical practice, the catheter inside the mobicath bi-directional guiding sheath can self-advance after a physician pulls the catheter back and releases.

Affected products

Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Lot or serial number
  • W217712
  • W2190464
  • W2196349
Model or catalog number

N/A

Companies
Manufacturer
Greatbatch Medical