Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 21, 2014
Greatbatch identified that the documentation does not support the five-year shelf life of the Bard Access Division Coaxial Micro-Introducer Set.
Greatbatch Medical recalled Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kit. Greatbatch Part Number/Bard Access Systems Order Number/… - a moderate-severity action.
Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kit. Greatbatch Part Number/Bard Access Systems Order Number/… was recalled by Greatbatch Medical in May 21, 2014. Reason: Greatbatch identified that the documentation does not support the five-year shelf life of the Bard Access Div…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1614-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Greatbatch Medical issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Greatbatch identified that the documentation does not support the five-year shelf life of the Bard Access Div….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1614-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1614-2014) was formally reported on May 21, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 28, 2014. 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 Minneapolis, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,642 sets (66,420 devices).
The documented reason for this recall is: Greatbatch identified that the documentation does not support the five-year shelf life of the Bard Access Division Coaxial Micro-Introducer Set. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the state of UT.. 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
6,642 sets (66,420 devices)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kit. Greatbatch Part Number/Bard Access Systems Order Number/Part Description 10636-001 8004011 Kit Coax 10 Pack 4FR Bard 10636-002 8005011 Kit Coax 10 Pack 5FR Bard 10636-007 8004012 Kit Coax 10 Pack 4FR Bard 10636-008 8005012 Kit Coax 10 Pack 5FR Bard 10636-009 8004022 Kit Coax 10 Pack 5FR Bard 10636-010 8005022 Kit Coax 10 Pack 5FR Bard The Coaxial Micro-Introducer set contains a 21 gauge disposable introducer needle, 0.018 inch floppy tip guidewire, and a radiopaque Coaxial Micro Introducer consisting of a sheath and dilator. The Coaxial Micro-Introducer Set is used to introduce up to a 0.038 inch guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21 gauge needle stick.
Greatbatch identified that the documentation does not support the five-year shelf life of the Bard Access Division Coaxial Micro-Introducer Set.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1614-2014 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 28, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Greatbatch Medical |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 6,642 sets (66,420 devices) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the state of UT. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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