Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic Input TS 7F 11 cm Ref: 071102A Percutaneous catheter introducer sets, including sheath, dilator, guide wire and needle, are used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. Percutaneous introducers are recommended for initial percutaneous introduction or the exchange of intravascular devices. Guide wire introducer needles are used for percutaneous puncture and insertion into the blood vessel. The guide wire is then inserted through the cannula of the i Recall
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Medtronic Input TS 7F 11 cm Ref: 071102A Percutaneous catheter introducer sets, including sheath, dilator, guide wire and needle, are used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or artery. Percutaneous introducers are recommended for initial percutaneous introduction or the exchange of intravascular devices. Guide wire introducer needles are used for percutaneous puncture and insertion into the blood vessel. The guide wire is then inserted through the cannula of the i
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Medtronic, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 20105895
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Lot Number: 20105895
Medtronic, Inc. is recalling Medtronic Input TS 7F 11 cm Ref: 071102A Percutaneous catheter introducer sets, including sheath, due to Failure to insert the guidewire through the 18 gauge introducer needle. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failure to insert the guidewire through the 18 gauge introducer needle
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Medtronic notified Medtronic Sales representatives via UPS for hand delivery of the Urgent Notification of Product Recall letter to the affected customers on 10/7/08 advising users to segregate the product so that it would not be used. The letter stated that a Medtronic Sales Rep would visit the site to account for all units that were received and would initiate a credit, as appropriate. Customers were requested to cooperate and assist with completing the necessary documentation.
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FL, IL
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