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Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, Model D140010 (small curve) and D140011 (large curve). The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary systems. The device features adjustable tip geometry through use of a rotating handle to deflect the catheter. This catheter is assembled with a hemostasis valve and a sideport infusion line. The kit includes a flexible catheter dilator to facilitate bi-directional guiding sheath passage.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 15, 2017 Greatbatch Medical Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model D140010, Lots: W3332609, W3338632, W3338635, W3338707, W3348350, W3348351, W3352503, W3359665, W3363850, W3363851, W3370052, W3374699, W3374700, W3379647, W3379650, W3384700, W3384701, W3390549, W3390551, W3397877, W3397879, W3397950, W3407814, W3407815, W3436351, W3436355, W3436356, W3436358, W3441735, W3441737, W3446767, W3446769, W3449392, W3451862, W3451863, W3455438, W3455439, W3455440, W3459354, W3462467, W3462470, W3470335, W3470336, W3483637, W3493240, W3497507, W3501348, W3501349, W3581648, X3489776, X3497121, X3497510, X3501344, X3501345, X3503248, X3507599, X3514814, X3518116, X3565743, X3581652, X3586059, X3592497. Model D140011, Lots:
  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:
Greatbatch Medical
Reason for Recall:
One side of the MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath pouch may not be sealed.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, Model D140010 (small curve) and D140011 (large curve). The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary systems. The device features adjustable tip geometry through use of a rotating handle to deflect the catheter. This catheter is assembled with a hemostasis valve and a sideport infusion line. The kit includes a flexible catheter dilator to facilitate bi-directional guiding sheath passage.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model D140010, Lots: W3332609, W3338632, W3338635, W3338707, W3348350, W3348351, W3352503, W3359665, W3363850, W3363851, W3370052, W3374699, W3374700, W3379647, W3379650, W3384700, W3384701, W3390549, W3390551, W3397877, W3397879, W3397950, W3407814, W3407815, W3436351, W3436355, W3436356, W3436358, W3441735, W3441737, W3446767, W3446769, W3449392, W3451862, W3451863, W3455438, W3455439, W3455440, W3459354, W3462467, W3462470, W3470335, W3470336, W3483637, W3493240, W3497507, W3501348, W3501349, W3581648, X3489776, X3497121, X3497510, X3501344, X3501345, X3503248, X3507599, X3514814, X3518116, X3565743, X3581652, X3586059, X3592497. Model D140011, Lots:

Distribution:

Distributed in: CA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2782-2017

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