ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2588-2014 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter

Galt Medical Corporation

GALT VALVED TEARAWAY INTRODUCER SET GALT VTI RX ONLY UNITS 7 STERILE EO Product Usage: Used in percutaneous procedures to introduce catheters and other intravascular devices into the peripheral vasculature.

DateSep 4, 2014 (initiated Jul 25, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe adhesive used in the product could dislodge when objects are inserted through the valve which could pose an embolic risk to the patient.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionGalt Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to identify and segregate the recalled lot (s) that is in their possession, complete and return the enclosed Recall Reply form, and return the recalled product to Galt Medical Corp. For questions contact your local sales representative or Recall Coordinator at 214-778-1306.
Quantity11,155 units in total
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy, and Greece.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K112398TRIV(TM) VALVED TEARAWAY INTRODUCER, TIRV(TM) VALVED TEARAWAY INTRODUCER WITH SIDE PORT
Galt Medical, Apr 12, 2012