Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2018-05-02
Date Terminated2020-07-01
Reason for Recall
Based on internal testing, results indicated a possible failure of the stitches securing the buckle to the nylon belt could occur, posing a potential risk when used on a human patient to stop arterial blood flow. There is a remote chance that a serious injury and/or death could occur as a result of the failure of the device.
Firm Action
On 05/02/2018, the firm posted a press release notifying customers of a recall of all unused SAM XT Extremity Tourniquets (SAM XT) due to a possible failure of the stitches securing the buckle to the nylon belt that could pose a potential risk when used on a human patient to stop arterial blood flow. On 05/03/2018, recall notification forms were mailed to customers via overnight mail service.
Distribution Pattern
USA: CA, MD, OH, FL, ID, CO, CT, OR, AZ, IL, ME, MO, NY, SC, MI, AR, MT, CT, WA, TX, KY, NC, NJ, PA
OUS: Australia, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Europe (EU), Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, UAE
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.