Abbott Medical 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. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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.
Brand
Abbott Medical
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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
Products Sold
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
Abbott Medical is recalling Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: T due to Three lots of Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer devices contained 8F sized dilators and sheaths instead of the expected 8.5F devices.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Three lots of Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer devices contained 8F sized dilators and sheaths instead of the expected 8.5F devices.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026