ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0120-2010 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter

Thomas Medical Products Inc

Reinforced Catheter Introducer System, 5 per carton. The product is sold under the Cordis Crossover and Cardiovascular Systems Inc (CSI) ViperSheath labels.

DateNov 24, 2009 (initiated Oct 21, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSheath may break or fracture which may cause vessel damage or require surgical intervention to retrieve catheter pieces.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionAn "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated October 22, 2009 was issued to the direct accounts. The letter described the problem and actions for consignees. Consignees were instructed to cease distribution of the recalled product and to notify their subaccounts of the problem. In addition, customers were instructed to return the affected, unused product to Thomas Medical Product, Inc.'s contract warehouse, Inner-Space Warehouse, Inc. Contact your local sales representative for questions about the recall, or Customer Service by calling 1-866-446-3003, Monday through Friday from 8:30
Quantity17,236 units
DistributionUnited States (FL and MN).
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K083269CROSSOVER
Thomas Medical Products, Inc., Feb 3, 2009