Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2013-07-08
Date Terminated2014-03-06
Product Quantity269
Reason for Recall
Medtronic identified a specific labeling issue for specific lots of Mullins Transseptal Catheter Introducer Sheath, model 008551, in which packages labeled as Mullins 7F (French) may actually contain an 8F(French) dilator. Medtronic is requesting the return of potentially mis-labeled Mullins Transseptal Catheter Introducer 7 French Sheaths. Due to the differences in size, an 8F dilator will not
Firm Action
Consignees were sent on 7/8/2013 a Medtronic, Inc " Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 8 July 2013. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Professionals. The letter identified the problem and the product involved in the recall. Advised consignees to remove and quarantine the product from their inventory and return the product. Requested consignees to complete the attached Customer Confirmation Certificate and fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612. If the product has been further distributed advised consignees to please notify them of the recall.
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AZ, AK, CA, DE, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NV, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, and TX, and the countries of AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, INDIA, and SINGAPORE.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.