ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2039-2020 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter

Medtronic Vascular Galway DBA Medtronic Ireland

Medtronic Confida Expandable Sheath, REF CES122230. To provide a guide for catheters or devices introduced into the femoral iliac arteries.

DateMay 27, 2020 (initiated May 12, 2020)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIncreased risk of events associated with vascular complications (bleeding, hematoma, and dissection)
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe firm initiated the recall on 05/12/2020 by letter. The notice instructed the consignee to quarantine the product and return it to Medtronic.
Quantity103 units
DistributionUS distribution in TX, WI, CA, NY, AL, and MI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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