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Baylis Medical TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath, Rx Only, non-pyrogenic, sterile. Product Usage: The TorFlex Transsept

FDA device recall Z-0085-2014 · posted 2013-11-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Baylis Medical Corp *
Reason for recall
The TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kits are being recalled due to the possibility that the sheath could remove particulate of less than 5 mm from the dilator. The particulate could potentially migrate into a patients bloodstream.
Action taken
Baylis Medical sent an Urgent Device Recall Notification letter dated September 23, 2013, via overnight courier to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the response form provided and fax to 905-602-5671 ATTN: Quality Department to arrange for a free of charge replacement of the affected product. The form requires consignees to return the affected product. For questions contact Quality Assurance at 800-276-4416.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
370 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of : NE, NH, NC, FL, PA, VA, MI, CA, AL, and TN and the countries of China, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.
Date initiated
2013-09-23
Date posted
2013-11-01
Date terminated
2015-03-31
Location
Montreal, Canada

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TORFLEX TRANSSEPTAL GUIDING SHEATH (K102948)Baylis Medical Co., Inc.2011-04-01