Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath
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Summary
Product
Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information
Audience
Healthcare
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath | 0001441871 | 60-1060 |
Issue
Through post-market surveillance, we have received complaints for the guidewire not being able to pass through the needle. Through our investigation it was determined that a portion of the lot had the incorrect guidewire size. Terumo has received 84 complaints for this issue and no serious injuries. The probability of medically reversible or transient adverse health consequences is not likely. The situation is detectable at the time of use. There is no risk to patients who have used this lot. 1. Review your Glidesheath Slender inventory and immediately isolate lot number 0001441871.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies
| Terumo Medical Corporation |
| 950 Elkton Blvd., Elkton, Maryland, United States, 21921 |
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Recall date
Identification number
RA-82268
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