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Terminated

Medtronic Mullins Transseptal Adult 7F, REF 008551. Intended for the introduction of cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart.

FDA Recall Z-1876-2013 · Posted 2013-08-05

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
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

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

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