Recall Z-0213-2018
Sterilmed Inc · initiated June 2, 2017
Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death
Product
St. Jude Medical. Agilis NxT Steerable Introducer: B1-Directional, Medium Curl 22.4 mm, 71 cm, 6.5 F ID; Dilator: 94 cm, 8.5 F; Super Stiff, Guidewire: 180 cm, 0.032". Reprocessed device for single use only, sterile. Product Usage: The reprocessed steerable introducer sheaths are indicated when introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.
Codes / lots: Model No. STJ408309, STJ408310, STJ408324. Exp. Date of 05/31/2018 or PRIOR. All Lots, known lots: 7344024, 7343120, 7343643, 7343797, 7348305, 7355750, 7348712, 7290257, 7354522, 7354523, 7350001, 7324499, 7343501, 7351203, 7255673, 7273483, 7343603, 7355439, 7355745, 7355754, 7355752, 7282741, 7315539, 7320863, 7343766, 7351038, 7330645, 7345143, 7323722, 7330603, 7342081, 7351724, 7352687, 7355130, 7355131, 7355137, 7377760, 7355135, 7375662, 7404300, 7404301, 7404316, 7404306, 7343395, 7355463, 7355714, 7355622, 7330666, 7355572, 7327999, 7355677, 7308337, 7343686, 7355680, 7251903, 7259400, 7322815, 7342069, 7355574, 7355676, 7355712, 7346336, 7355666, 7355661, 7355618, 7355571, 7354437, 7350573, 7331054, 7300290, 7350792, 7355679, 7355709, 7355713, 7355681, 7355675, 7355573, 7345129, 7343838, 7355678, 7355575, 7355620, 7355711, 7346820, 7355662, 7404299, 7404282, 7404294, 7404290, 7404310, 7404311, 7404318, 7404297, 7404287, 7342672, 7357129, 7241712, 7350942, 7272027, 7316930, 7345592, 7348169, 7388731, 7372138, 7386929, 7387147
Reason for recall
Inadequate seal due to lack of adhesive glue
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
Sterilmed sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 12, 2017 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory to determine if affected products are on hand, complete and return the Business Reply Form, share information with appropriate staff in facility, attach copy of this notification to quarantined product, and return affected product to Sterilmed. For questions contact Sterilmed's Customer Care Team at 888-541-0078.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0213-2018
- Initiated
- June 2, 2017
- Posted by FDA
- December 29, 2017
- Terminated
- July 29, 2019
- Product code
- DYB – Introducer, Catheter
- Quantity
- 112 devices
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CO, FL, MI, OH, TX, and WA.
- Recalling firm
- Sterilmed Inc, Minneapolis, MN