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Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56225 Flexor Intr...

FDA Recall #Z-0597-2021 — Class I — November 24, 2020

Recall #Z-0597-2021 Date: November 24, 2020 Classification: Class I Status: Terminated

Product Description

Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-70-RB-HFANL1-HC, Order Number G56225 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature.

Reason for Recall

There is an increased likelihood of the introducer sheath separating at the proximal bond site. If separation occurs during use, it could result in life-threatening adverse events. The potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to increased procedural time, intervention to retrieve a separated segment, embolization occluding blood flow to a vital organ, vessel injury, and hemorrhage.

Recalling Firm

Cook Inc. — Bloomington, IN

Classification

Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1262

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution including states of: AK, CT, IA, LA, MO, NH, OK, TN, WI, AL, DC, ID, MA, MS, NJ, OR, TX, WV, AR, DE, IL, MD, MT, NM, PA, UT, WY, AZ, FL, IN, ME, NC, NV, RI, VA, CA, GA, KS, MI, ND, NY, SC, VT, CO, HI, KY, MN, NE, OH, SD, WA and Global Distribution to: AU, SG, Austria, Belgium, Canary Islands, CN, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, KR, Latvia, Lithuania, MY, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, TW, TH, and United Arabs Emirates.

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 13077814, 13089577, 13105054, 13140910, 13159710, 13162739, 13170661, 13186251, 13192084, 13194969, 13194972, 13200439, 13203160, 13203163, 13203166, 13214447, 13214449, 13217121, 13217122, 13219552, 13223826, 13223829, 13237651, 13276238, 13276245, 13286649, 13357239, 13366218, 13391145, NS13089580, NS13105058, NS13130292, NS13138931, NS13192091, NS13234809, NS13252367, NS13252368, NS13286655, NS13349016, NS13352450, NS13366219, NS13372482, NS13375232, NS13401834, NS13420125

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medical device immediately and consult your healthcare provider. Contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. If you experienced an adverse event, inform your doctor.

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