The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2024·Announced 2024-03-20

Vascular guide catheter recalled due to distal end fracture risk

Medos is recalling CERENOVUS CEREBASE DA Guide Sheaths due to reports of fractures at the distal end. Fractures may delay surgical procedures or cause vascular injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I designation mandates a minimum severity score of 4. This vascular surgical device exhibits a reported structural defect with potential for serious medical consequences including vascular injury and embolism, despite no deaths or injuries reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Medos International Sarl is recalling CERENOVUS CEREBASE DA Guide Sheaths, single-use vascular guide-catheters, due to reports of fractures at the distal end. The recall affects 1,343 units distributed worldwide, with specific lot numbers identified for affected part numbers GS9080SD, GS9090SD, and GS9095SD.

Fractures in these devices may result in surgical procedural delay, vascular injury, or in extreme rare cases, embolism. The source documentation does not specify the number of fracture incidents reported or any confirmed patient injuries resulting from the defect.

Healthcare facilities and providers with affected lot numbers should cease use of these devices and contact Medos International Sarl for return and replacement instructions. Patients with questions about devices they may have received should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
CERENOVUS CEREBASE DA Guide Sheath, Part Numbers: a) GS9080SD; b) GS9090SD; c) GS9095SD; Vascular guide-catheter, single-use
Manufacturer
Medos International Sarl
Hazard
  • fracture
  • vascular-injury
  • embolism

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)

  • a) GS9080SD: UPDATED 4/4/2024 UDI-DI 10886704082316
  • Lot numbers: 31121042
  • 31133636
  • 31140739
  • 31140751
  • 31146719
  • 31154809
  • 31160736
  • 31174927
  • 31178955
  • 31189206
  • 31194710
  • 31194733
  • 31208988
  • 31212653
  • 31212661
  • b) GS9090SD: UPDATED 4/4/2024 UDI-DI 10886704082293
  • Lot numbers: 31094249
  • 31103843
  • 31108260

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.