The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0108-2015·Announced 2014-10-29

St. Jude Medical Recalls Fast-Cath Trio Hemostasis Introducer Due to Dilator Defect

St. Jude Medical is voluntarily recalling 220 units of the Fast-Cath Trio Hemostasis Introducer because the dilator is too small to allow guidewire advancement, potentially causing procedural delays.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the hazard results in procedural delay rather than injury or illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

St. Jude Medical is conducting a voluntary recall of 220 units of the 10F Fast-Cath Trio Hemostasis Introducer, Catalog number 406308, Batch # 4641580. The product is a sterile medical device consisting of a port hemostasis adapter, sheath, dilator, and guidewire.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the inner diameter of the 10F dilator is too small. This prevents the guidewire from advancing through the device, which may result in a procedural delay while a replacement dilator is obtained. The agency classifies this as a Class II recall.

The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in Florida, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and West Virginia. Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected lots and contact St. Jude Medical for instructions on returning the product.

The recalled product

Product
St Jude Medical, 10F Fast-Cath Trio" Hemostasis Introducer, REF # 406308, Sterile EO. The Fast-Cath Trio" Hemostasis Introducer consists of the following components: Port hemostasis adapter (3), Sheath (10F Cath-Lock"), dilator (10F) and 0.038 guidewire. See product labelin
Manufacturer
St Jude Medical
Affected units
220

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch 4641580

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 9 states specifically: