Z-0311-04

Introducer Sheath is indicated for patients requiring introduction of catheters. Introducer Sheath for...

Name: Z-0311-04 Introducer Sheath is indicated for patients requiring introduction of catheters. Introducer Sheath for...
Creator: Heartport Inc
Published: 2003-10-02
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Heartport, Inc. / initiated 2003-10-02 / Terminated

FDA source

Heartport Inc began a recall of Introducer Sheath is indicated for patients requiring introduction of catheters. Introducer Sheath for EndoClamp, aortic catheter, 19Fr. IS19 (07042) on 2003-10-02. The reason FDA records is "Damaged hemostasis valves that prevent or present difficulty when inserting catheters". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0311-04
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-10-02
Posted: 2004-01-09
Terminated: 2005-10-19
Recalling firm: Heartport, Inc.
Product: Introducer Sheath is indicated for patients requiring introduction of catheters. Introducer Sheath for EndoClamp, aortic catheter, 19Fr. IS19 (07042).
Product code: DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall: Damaged hemostasis valves that prevent or present difficulty when inserting catheters.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Recall was first initiated on/about 10/2/03 by phone domestically from the Director of Marketing to the firm''s Sales Force (no phone script available). Following the initial phone call, formal recall letters were sent out on 10/6/03 to: Director of CV Suite; Director of the OR; and Director of Material Management of each hospital.
Quantity in commerce: 13 units
Distribution: Products were distributed domestically to 45 customers in CA, DC, FL, GA, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. The products were also distributed internationally to Israel, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain and UK. There was one US government consignment, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto, located at Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Ave. WHSE 50, Palo Alto, CA.
Product codes and lots: Lot number 020374

Product code DWF

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)