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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: April 26, 2020 Argon Medical Devices Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF /LOT: 651506300/ 11267865, 11271397, 11277305, 11287825, 11293349, 11288772, 11290387, 11263199, 11262264, 11258778, 11254942, 11253443 REF/ LOT: 655506300 / 11268009, 11284776, 11266592, 11285976, 11287826, 11280359, 11260512, 11252843, 11248583, 11277295
  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:
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Reason for Recall:
Tungsten coils of the guidewire included in the introducer kit were detaching.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF /LOT: 651506300/ 11267865, 11271397, 11277305, 11287825, 11293349, 11288772, 11290387, 11263199, 11262264, 11258778, 11254942, 11253443 REF/ LOT: 655506300 / 11268009, 11284776, 11266592, 11285976, 11287826, 11280359, 11260512, 11252843, 11248583, 11277295

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2109-2020

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