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Device product

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 6FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*ES6F16HAU, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Z-0221-2018

June 07, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Terumo Medical Corp
Event
Event 77661
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
N/A
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0221-2018

Official wording

Reason: An incomplete seal at the chevron end of the primary packaging of the GLIDESHEATH SLENDER Introducer Sheath was detected in a small quantity of the affected lot population, 0.01% (1 in 10, 000 units). This breach of the sterile barrier may compromise the sterility of the sheath.

Code information: Lot s 161209, 170118, 170215, 170317

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Canada

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    incomplete seal
  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    breach of the sterile barrier