Delfi Medical Innovations, VariFit Contour Cuffs, single use adult thigh cuff, single port, singl...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1901-2020 — Class II — April 3, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1901-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 3, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Delfi Medical Innovations, Inc. |
| Location | Vancouver, N/A |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 59 units |
Product Description
Delfi Medical Innovations, VariFit Contour Cuffs, single use adult thigh cuff, single port, single bladder, REF 9-9300-003. Rx Only, Sterile
Reason for Recall
Delfi Medical Innovations Inc has discovered that tourniquets cuffs in certain lots of the VariFit Sterile Single Use Thigh Cuffs, Single Port, Single Bladder models may have been manufactured with an inadequate perimeter weld on the cuff. Once applied to a patients thigh and inflated to a pressure to occlude blood flow in the thigh distal to the cuff, after a period of time the cuff may leak to the extent that the tourniquet instrument supplying air pressure to the cuff may not be able to adequately control and regulate pressure in the cuff. This may result in some blood flow in the thigh distal to the cuff.
Distribution Pattern
US: Ohio OUS: Austrailia
Lot / Code Information
18J17
Other Recalls from Delfi Medical Innovations, Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1902-2020 | Class II | DELFI SINGLE USE VARIFIT TOURNIQUET CUFF SINGLE... | Apr 3, 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.