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Cordis CROSSOVER. Cordis CROSSOVER Sheath Introducer. Thomas Medical Products, Inc. 65 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA

FDA device recall Z-0087-2010 · posted 2009-11-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cordis Corporation
Reason for recall
Cordis has received complaints of stretching or fracture of the sheath shaft during use.
Action taken
A Medical Device Recall letter dated October 19, 2009 was issued to consignees by sending an overnight letter to each account. The letter described the affected device, issue and actions for customers. A Cordis Corporation representative will follow-up and contact consignees as necessary to facilitate obtaining signature, faxing the acknowledgement form to the Cordis Corporation, collecting and returning units. A press release from the Cordis Corporation announced a nationwide recall of the CROSSOVER Sheath Introducer available on (http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=106460). In addition to the local sales representative, customers may contact the special Customer Service number at 1-866-854-1672, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, if you have any additional questions relative to product return or alternate product.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
2,362 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2009-10-15
Date posted
2009-11-05
Date terminated
2013-08-12
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

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CROSSOVER (K083269)Thomas Medical Products, Inc.2009-02-03