—#33908

Product

Cook brand Keller-Timmermans Introducer Set, curved with Rutner adapter includes: sheath 18.0 FR, 85 cm long without wire guide; VSSW-18.0-38-85-C-KTI.

FDA product code: MIH — System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Device class: Class 3
Medical specialty: Unknown
Affected lot / code info: Lots F1546696, F1559929 and F1566600.

Why it was recalled

Introducer tubing may contain a vein of unextruded material and carbon black or a strand of tubing material may be displaced from the introducer during use.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm issued recall letters to customers on 6/10/04. The recall was extended and URGENT EXTENSION OF PRODUCT RECALL notices were sent out on June 23, 2004.

Recalling firm

Firm: Cook, Inc.
Address: 750 Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana 47404-9120

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide, Canada, Denmark and Japan.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2004-06-10
Posted by FDA: 2004-07-27
Terminated: 2004-11-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #33908. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.