The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0213-2018·Announced 2018-01-03

Sterilmed recalls reprocessed St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT Steerable Introducers

Sterilmed Inc is recalling 112 reprocessed St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT Steerable Introducers due to inadequate seals caused by missing adhesive glue.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences. The defect (inadequate seal) compromises the sterility of a device used in invasive cardiac procedures, posing a significant risk of infection or other harm, even though specific injury reports are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Sterilmed Inc is recalling 112 units of reprocessed St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT Steerable Introducers. The devices are identified by Model Numbers STJ408309, STJ408310, and STJ408324, with expiration dates of 05/31/2018 or prior. The recall covers specific lot numbers listed in the agency's structured data.

The recall is being issued because the devices have an inadequate seal due to a lack of adhesive glue. These reprocessed devices are indicated for single use only and are intended to be sterile. The steerable introducer sheaths are used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart, including the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. Users should stop using the recalled devices and contact Sterilmed Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
St. Jude Medical. Agilis NxT Steerable Introducer: B1-Directional, Medium Curl 22.4 mm, 71 cm, 6.5 F ID; Dilator: 94 cm, 8.5 F; Super Stiff, Guidewire: 180 cm, 0.032". Reprocessed device for single use only, sterile. Product Usage: The reprocessed steerable introducer sheath
Manufacturer
Sterilmed Inc
Affected units
112

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 (20)

  • Model No. STJ408309
  • STJ408310
  • STJ408324. Exp. Date of 05/31/2018 or PRIOR. All Lots
  • known lots: 7344024
  • 7343120
  • 7343643
  • 7343797
  • 7348305
  • 7355750
  • 7348712
  • 7290257
  • 7354522
  • 7354523
  • 7350001
  • 7324499
  • 7343501
  • 7351203
  • 7255673
  • 7273483
  • 7343603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 7 states specifically: