Cook Inc. recalls Check-Flo Performer Introducer Set, Individual product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer pouch. Introducer…

Recall date

February 1, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1388-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Cook Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Internationally to Canada, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Cze…

Why it was recalled

Devices using a specific hemostatic valve design, referred to as a blue valve or polyisoprene valve, have an increase in reports of blood loss associated with the devices which could result in delay in procedure and blood loss from patients.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Check-Flo Performer Introducer Set, Individual product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer pouch. Introducers are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices.