RELIEVA FLEX Sinus Guide Catheter F-70. Catalog number GC070RF. Product Usage - Sinus Catheter - Intended to provide a means to access the sinus space for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. .

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog number GC070RF, Lot 120709i-cm, Expiry 7/31/2014.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Acclarent, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Acclarent determined that one single RELIEVA FLEX Sinus Guide Catheter was distributed past it's expiry date.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

RELIEVA FLEX Sinus Guide Catheter F-70. Catalog number GC070RF. Product Usage - Sinus Catheter - Intended to provide a means to access the sinus space for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. .

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog number GC070RF, Lot 120709i-cm, Expiry 7/31/2014.

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1740-2015

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