PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System with radiopaque marker is intended for fine needle puncture and tissue dilation with subsequent positioning of a guidewire for catheter placement in non-vascular procedures.

Reported: June 3, 2020 Initiated: April 26, 2020 #Z-2109-2020

Product Description

Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System with radiopaque marker is intended for fine needle puncture and tissue dilation with subsequent positioning of a guidewire for catheter placement in non-vascular procedures.

Reason for Recall

Tungsten coils of the guidewire included in the introducer kit were detaching.

Details

Units Affected
15,795 units
Distribution
International distribution to the countries of China, Taiwan.
Location
Athens, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Skater Introducer Set 6F x 18cm. REF/UDI: 651506300/(01)00886333005000; 655506300/(01)00886333005079 - Product Usage: The Skater Introducer System with radiopaque marker is intended for fine needle puncture and tissue dilation with subsequent positioning of a guidewire for catheter placement in non-vascular procedures.. Recalled by Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Units affected: 15,795 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Tungsten coils of the guidewire included in the introducer kit were detaching.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2109-2020.