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Z-1443-05

Oscor Introducer Kits Model LLP series. Luer-Lock Peel-Away Introducer Set. Each set contains: 1 peel-away...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2005-06-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Guidant Corporation began a recall of Oscor Introducer Kits Model LLP series. Luer-Lock Peel-Away Introducer Set. Each set contains: 1 peel-away sheath with built-in luer-lock; 1 vessel dilator; 1... on . The reason FDA records is "A manufacturer of Guidant introducers has received reports of introducer sheaths with cracked hubs/handles and /or improper peeling of the sheath during use". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1443-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Oscor Introducer Kits Model LLP series. Luer-Lock Peel-Away Introducer Set. Each set contains: 1 peel-away sheath with built-in luer-lock; 1 vessel dilator; 1 50-cm guidewire 1 18-G needle; 1 10-cc syringe. Sterile EO. Manufacturer Oscor Inc. 3816 DeSoto Boulevard, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Rhythm Management, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Models 6089, 6091, 6092, 6093, 6094, 6663 and 6664.
Product code
DYB Introducer, Catheter
Reason for recall
A manufacturer of Guidant introducers has received reports of introducer sheaths with cracked hubs/handles and /or improper peeling of the sheath during use.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Other
Action
By Telephone, 6/13/2005. Guidant Sales Reps are to visit hospitals to remove any remaining inventory. Dear Hospital Administrator letter may be left with hospital to explain the removal of product.
Quantity in commerce
19, 815
Distribution
nationwide and worldwide.
Product codes and lots
model 6089 lot numbers: C4-03103 thru C4-03707.  model 6091 lot numbers: C4-03601 thru C4-03691.  model 6092 lot numbers: C4-03110 thru C4-03684.  model 6093 lot numbers: C4-03136 thru C4-03607.  model 6094 lot numbers: C4-03501 thru C4-03610.  model 6663 lot numbers: C4-03055 thru C4-03741.  model 6663 lot numbers: C4-03280 thru C4-03445.