Cook Inc. Flexor Tuohy-Borst Side-Arm Introducer (Shuttle Select), RPN KSAW-5.0-38-90-RB-SHTL-FLEX-HC, Order Number G31133 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

There is an increased likelihood of the introducer sheath separating at the proximal bond site. If separation occurs during use, it could result in life-threatening adverse events. The potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to increased procedural time, intervention to retrieve a separated segment, embolization occluding blood flow to a vital organ, vessel injury, and hemorrhage.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

The firm, Cook Medical, sent "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters dated 11/24/20 to customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to take the following actions: 1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s) and quarantine any affected product that remains unused. Immediately cease all distribution and use of this product. 2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. Refer to the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form for return instructions. Note: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return via fax (812.339.7316) or email (FieldActionsNA@CookMedical.com). 4. This medical device recall letter must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 5. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com. Action being Taken by Cook Medical Cook Medical is removing devices potentially impacted from the market. Additionally, an investigation has been opened to determine the appropriate corrective action(s) to prevent reoccurrence of a similar issue. Other Information This action is being taken with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA: " Visit http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm to obtain a form to