FDA recall Z-1158-2018

Product

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters. Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.

Reason for recall

Products do not contain the Central Venous Catheter Placement Procedures Note or the Central Line Insertion Checklist, which is a tool intended to guide clinicians in the use of best practices during central line insertions.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2017-11-14

Report date

2018-03-28

Termination date

2019-07-15

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Reading, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1158-2018