FDA recall Z-1938-2020

Product

PAC Tray/5 Catheter Introducer Tray 8F, Model 497424, Rx Only, STERILE EO, UDI: 00886333214440 - Product Usage: The introducers are indicated for use in arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. Curved tip Introducer allows for contralateral access to the iliac artery and selected vasculature. Case Label: PAC Tray/5 Catheter Introducer Tray 8F, QTY 10/Bx, Rx Only, STERILE EO

Reason for recall

Arterial Line Kits include thicker curved reverse-cutting needle with a 0-silk suture, instead of the usual straight-cutting needle with a 3-0 silk suture. The thicker suture may be more difficult to tie. The curved needle requires the use of a needle driver, there is a risk of needle stick to the surgeon tries to do it with fingers instead.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2020-04-08

Report date

2020-05-20

Termination date

2022-12-14

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Athens, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1938-2020