Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 30, 2016
Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a field complaint reported that the rotating luer detached from the dilator …
Greatbatch Medical recalled Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Mic… - a moderate-severity action.
Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Mic… was recalled by Greatbatch Medical in November 30, 2016. Reason: Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a fiel…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0623-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Greatbatch Medical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a fiel….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0623-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0623-2017) was formally reported on November 30, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 8, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Greatbatch Medical is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plymouth, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 23,075.
The documented reason for this recall is: Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a field complaint reported that the rotating luer detached from the dilator hub during use. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: NY, TX.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
23,075
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR; 10904-002 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 5FR. The radiopaque Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer (Figure 1) consists of a dilator and sheath, available in 4FR and 5FR. The inner dilator includes a stainless steel stiffening hypotube. The Coaxial Micro-Introducer is indicated for percutaneous introduction of up to a 0.038 in. guidewire or catheter into the vascular system through an initial puncture of a 21G introducer. The device is sold to customers in a bulk non-sterile configuration.
Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a field complaint reported that the rotating luer detached from the dilator hub during use.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0623-2017 |
| Date reported | November 30, 2016 |
| Date initiated | September 8, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Greatbatch Medical |
| Firm location | Plymouth, MN |
| Affected scope | 23,075 |
| Distribution | US: NY, TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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