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Terminated

SafeSheath(R) CSG(R) Coronary Sinus guide Braided Core Hemostatic Introducer, SafeSheath(R) Worley Telescopic Braided Series, and Situs LDS2 Lead Delivery System - Catalog numbers: CSG/WORLEY/BCor-1-09; CSG/WORLEY/BCor-2-09; CSG/WROLEY/L/BCor-1-09; CSG/Worley/R-1-09; CSGWORBC10M; CSGWORBC29M; CSGWORLBC19M; LVI/66-5.5-CR; LVI/66-5.5-RE; LVI/75-5-62-07-HO; LVI/75-5-62-07-HS; LVI/75-5-62-07-MP; LVI/75-5-62-07-RE; LVI/75-5-66-5.5-RE; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HO; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-HS; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-MP; LVI/Tele/B-60-07-RE; RL065; RL066; RL067; and RL068 This device is intended to be used for the introduction of various types of pacing or defibrillator leads and catheters.

FDA Recall Z-0168-2012 · Posted 2012-01-11

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
Date Initiated2011-10-07
Date Terminated2012-08-29
Product Quantity33,134

Reason for Recall

Radiopaque (RO)/soft tip of the braided core component in the CSG kits may detach from the braided core tube.

Firm Action

The firm,GE Healthcare, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated October 7, 2011, to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately segregate all affected product in a manner that ensures it will not be used; return any product with reference to the return authorization (RA) number or contact customer service representative to facilitate return of product; if any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return, and complete and return the attached product reconciliation form. If you have any questions, you may contact the Customer Service number at 1-866-446-3003 Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm EDT.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide distribution: CA only.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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