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Health product recall

Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Starting date:
November 16, 2012
Posting date:
December 10, 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-16281

Recalled Products

A. Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Reason

The manufacturer has observed some anomalies of the inner lumen of these products with the implementation of a new inspection tool during visual inspection. The anomalies may include loose, string-like liner material, liner abrasion (fraying), and/or attached string-like liner material (from scratches or damage on the inner wall of sheath lumen).

Affected products

A. Mobicath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath

Lot or serial number

W2172712, W2190464, W2196349, W2196351, W2211853

Model or catalog number

D-1400-10, D-1400-11

Companies
Manufacturer
Greatbatch Medical