Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 5, 2021
On 02/26/2021, it was found that there were incorrectly packaged Dilator sets in Finished Goods. On 03/1/2021, it was confirmed that 14 kits containing the impacted products had b…
Cardiac Assist, Inc recalled Protek Solo Venous Dilator Set: dilator, vessel, for percutaneous catheterization. Cata… - a moderate-severity action.
Protek Solo Venous Dilator Set: dilator, vessel, for percutaneous catheterization. Cata… was recalled by Cardiac Assist, Inc in May 5, 2021. Reason: On 02/26/2021, it was found that there were incorrectly packaged Dilator sets in Finished Goods. On 03/1/2021…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1486-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cardiac Assist, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-On 02/26/2021, it was found that there were incorrectly packaged Dilator sets in Finished Goods. On 03/1/2021….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1486-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1486-2021) was formally reported on May 5, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 19, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cardiac Assist, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pittsburgh, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 13 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: On 02/26/2021, it was found that there were incorrectly packaged Dilator sets in Finished Goods. On 03/1/2021, it was confirmed that 14 kits containing the impacted products had been distributed to the field. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, IL, TN.. 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
13 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Protek Solo Venous Dilator Set: dilator, vessel, for percutaneous catheterization. Catalog #: 5840-2417 - LS Tandem Life Kit - V24/A17 Catalog #: 5840-2415 - LS Tandem Life Kit - V24/A15 Catalog #: 5740-2417 - TandemLife Kit - V24/A17 Catalog #: 5100-1422 - ProtekSolo Venous Dilator Set (14-22 Fr)
On 02/26/2021, it was found that there were incorrectly packaged Dilator sets in Finished Goods. On 03/1/2021, it was confirmed that 14 kits containing the impacted products had been distributed to the field.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1486-2021 |
| Date reported | May 5, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Cardiac Assist, Inc |
| Firm location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Affected scope | 13 kits |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, IL, TN. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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