Recall Z-0789-2020

Abbott Medical · initiated December 9, 2019

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: The Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducers are indicated for the introduction of angiographic catheters, closed-end catheters, balloon catheters, and electrodes into a vessel where minimizing blood loss is essential.

Codes / lots: Batch 6917183; UDI (01)15414734014219(17)220228(10)6917183 Batch 6950628; UDI (01)15414734014219(17)220331(10)6950628 Batch 7099144; UDI (01)15414734014219(17)220630(10)7099144

Reason for recall

Three lots of Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer devices contained 8F sized dilators and sheaths instead of the expected 8.5F devices.

FDA-determined cause: Packaging

Action taken

Beginning on December 9, 2019, US consignees will be notified in person by an Abbott field representative. OUS consignees will be notified by mail. The firm is seeking return of the devices.

Details

Recall number
Z-0789-2020
Initiated
December 9, 2019
Terminated
December 11, 2020
Product code
DYB – Introducer, Catheter
Quantity
380 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, VA, NH, FL, CT, UT, OH, WI, NY, IA, MI, MS, PA, and countries of Canada, Czech Republic
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical, Plymouth, MN

Official FDA recall record