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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Medtronic, 10 Fr FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath 990065. The FlexCath Select Steerable Sheath (10 Fr Select) is used for percutaneous catheter introduction into the vasculature and chambers of the heart. The sheath is a single-use device and is not implantable.

Z-1276-2015

February 23, 2015

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Event
Event 70644
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
151 (4 US, 147 OUS)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1276-2015

Official wording

Reason: Clinicians observed debris, appearing to originate from the hemostasis valve on the proximal end of the Steerable Sheath, outside of the patients bodies.

Code information: Lot Number: 54790, 54860, 54876, 54877, 54878 ,72417, 72419.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: NC and IA; and countries of: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, SPAIN, and UNITED KINGDOM.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Clinicians observed debris, appearing to originate from the hemostasis valve on the proximal end of the Steerable Sheath, outside of the patients bodies.