The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0230-2018·Announced 2017-12-20

Terumo Recalls Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths Due to Incomplete Packaging Seal

Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Slender Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile medical device) where the sterile barrier is compromised, but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheaths, 7FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS7F16PA. The recall affects units distributed nationwide and in Canada.

The recall was initiated because an incomplete seal at the chevron end of the primary packaging was detected in a small quantity of the affected lot population. This breach of the sterile barrier may compromise the sterility of the sheath.

The affected lots are 161019, 161108, 161215, 170112, 170213, and 170314. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the disposition of these units.

The recalled product

Product
Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 7FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS7F16PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

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 (6)

  • Lot s 161019
  • 161108
  • 161215
  • 170112
  • 170213
  • 170314

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Terumo Medical Corp under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 17 products in this recall →