ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2109-2020 ยท GCB Needle, Catheter

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System with radiopaque marker is intended for fine needle puncture and tissue dilation with subsequent positioning of a guidewire for catheter placement in non-vascular procedures.

DateApr 26, 2020
StatusTerminated
ReasonTungsten coils of the guidewire included in the introducer kit were detaching.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn 04/26/2020, the recalling firm sent Urgent Medical Device Recall letter by email to the affected customer/hospital/distributor. The letter will identify the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the recipient (customer).
Quantity15,795 units
DistributionInternational distribution to the countries of China, Taiwan.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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