ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0588-05 ยท DQY Catheter, Percutaneous

Cordis Corporation

Vistabritetip IG Introducer, Introducer Guide. Labeled as sterile, sterilized with ethylene oxide gas. For single use only. Catalog number 4038553S

DateMar 10, 2005 (initiated May 5, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe product is labeled as Straight Catheter but the package contains Contralateral Guide shaped Catheters.
Root causeOther
ActionA recall letter dated 04/30/2004 was sent to the consignees, instructing them to discontinue using the product and informed them that a Cordis representive would remove any unit in their possesion.
Quantity40
DistributionDistributed in FL, OK, SC, and KS in the US. Internationaly to South Africa and the Netherlands.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K001136CORDIS INTRODUCER GUIDE
Cordis Corp., Apr 28, 2000