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Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls MICROSHEATH¿ - 0.066 (1.7mm) proximal, 0.064 (1.6mm); WL 123cm, RGC 8F Guide; minimum ID: 0.086"/ (2.2mm);distal, straig
Recalled June 19, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1528-2013 · Bard Peripheral Vascular
Hazard
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile). · FDA Class II
Units
17
Sold at
Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, WV and WY.
Description
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).
Product
MICROSHEATH¿ - 0.066 (1.7mm) proximal, 0.064 (1.6mm); WL 123cm, RGC 8F Guide; minimum ID: 0.086"/ (2.2mm);distal, straight non-tapered tip; PK1018-03A; Bard Peripheral Vascular; Manuf: Flow Cardia, Inc., a Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. 745 North Pastoria Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The MicroSheath and Usher Support Catheters are single lumen catheters intended to create a pathway for other devices in the peripheral vasculature. MicroSheath¿ is a single lumen catheter that has a 123cm working length and a straight tip shape
Manufacturer(s)
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →