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Z-1732-2025Class II

B Braun Interventional Coaxial Dilator REF: KIT-018-47, KIT-019-67, KIT-018-41, KIT-019-37 These...

Galt Medical Corp / initiated 2025-03-27 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Galt Medical Corporation began a recall of B Braun Interventional Coaxial Dilator REF: KIT-018-47, KIT-019-67, KIT-018-41, KIT-019-37 These Micro-Introducer Kits are intended to introduce up to a .038... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1732-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Galt Medical Corp
Product
B Braun Interventional Coaxial Dilator REF: KIT-018-47, KIT-019-67, KIT-018-41, KIT-019-37 These Micro-Introducer Kits are intended to introduce up to a .038 inch guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small gauge needle stick.
Product code
DRE Dilator, Vessel, For Percutaneous Catheterization
Reason for recall
Due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging .
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
On 03/27/2025, the firm emailed customers an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter informing them that affected products may have an open seal in the sterile barrier packaging that will render the product non-sterile and will increase the risk of patient harm due to microbial and environmental contamination. Customers are instructed to: 1.DO NOT USE OR DISTRIBUTE THE DEVICEs LISTED IN THIS RECALL. Identify and segregate the affected lot(s) that are in their possession as well as those in the possession of their end-users. 2. Complete the enclosed Field Correction Reply Forms and email or fax them to the attention of the Corrections Coordinator at [email protected] or 214-778-1433. We have enclosed two forms: one to account for inventory at their facility and the other for capturing these exact details from their end users. The form lists the product number, lot number, and quantity that the firm's records indicate their facility has received. It is essential that, even if they do not have any product remaining in their possession, they complete the attached forms (Attachment A & B), indicating zero quantity to be returned, and email or fax the forms to GALT MEDICAL CORP. 3. Ship the returned product to GALT MEDICAL CORP. using Galt s carrier account information listed on the forms. 4. Reference Return Authorization Number RMA# 1200 on the outside of the shipping box and include a copy of the Field Correction Reply Forms with their shipment. 5. Once the completed Field Correction Reply Forms have been received and processed, Galt will issue a credit to customers for the returned product. Please place a new purchase order (PO), noting Replacement Parts for new products. For questions, contact Quality Director at 1-214-778-1306
Quantity in commerce
1,400 dilators
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, GA, IL, MA, OH, PA, and UT. The countries of Canada, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Qatar, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
KIT-018-47 UDI-DI code: 0404696432727 Lot Number: S25052261 KIT-019-67 UDI-DI code: 0404696432738 Lot Number: P25052052 KIT-018-41 UDI-DI code: 0404696432750 Lot Number: S25064124 KIT-019-37 UDI-DI code: 0404696432802 Lot Number: P25115062

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1732-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1731-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1732-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1733-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1734-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1735-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1736-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1737-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated