FDA recall Z-0222-2022

Cook Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Transseptal Needle, Trocar. RPN TSNC-18-71.0, TSNC-19-56.0. GPN G02364, G02365. Product consists of a transseptal needle and obturator.

Reason for recall

Transseptal needles may contain rust on the interior and/or exterior of the needle, which may not be detected by the user. Potential adverse events if an affected product is used ranges from increased procedural time to inflammatory reactions, which at their most severe include systemic reactions potentially leading to permanent impairment or death.

Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution worldwide.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-10-08
Report date
2021-11-24
Termination date
2024-02-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Bloomington, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0222-2022