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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: The Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducers are indicated for the introduction of angiographic catheters, closed-end catheters, balloon catheters, and electrodes into a vessel where minimizing blood loss is essential.

Reported: January 15, 2020 Initiated: December 9, 2019 #Z-0789-2020

Product Description

Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: The Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducers are indicated for the introduction of angiographic catheters, closed-end catheters, balloon catheters, and electrodes into a vessel where minimizing blood loss is essential.

Reason for Recall

Three lots of Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer devices contained 8F sized dilators and sheaths instead of the expected 8.5F devices.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Medical
Units Affected
380 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MA, VA, NH, FL, CT, UT, OH, WI, NY, IA, MI, MS, PA, and countries of Canada, Czech Republic
Location
Plymouth, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer, HEMOSTASIS INTRODUCER, 8.5F, 2.83 mm, REF 406143 - Product Usage: The Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducers are indicated for the introduction of angiographic catheters, closed-end catheters, balloon catheters, and electrodes into a vessel where minimizing blood loss is essential.. Recalled by Abbott Medical. Units affected: 380 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Three lots of Fast-Cath Hemostasis Introducer devices contained 8F sized dilators and sheaths instead of the expected 8.5F devices.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0789-2020.