The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1301-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

BioCardia Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer Recalled for Particulate Risk

BioCardia is recalling Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducers due to potential particulates in the inner lumen that could cause an embolic event.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of an embolic event, which is a significant injury risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BioCardia, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,541 units of the Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer (6F, 45 cm working length). The recall involves catalog number MAP645 and specific lot numbers listed in the agency record. The product is a single-use medical device intended to provide a pathway for other instruments within the peripheral vasculature.

The recall was initiated after the firm discovered the potential for particulates in the inner lumen of the device. The presence of these particulates could result in an embolic event. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Israel.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected lots immediately and contact BioCardia, Inc. for further instructions on return or disposal. Patients who have had this device used during a procedure should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns.

The recalled product

Product
Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer; 6F Introducer, 45 cm working length Single use only. BioCardia, Inc. San Carlos, CA 94070 BioCardia Morph AccessPro is intended to provide a pathway through medical instruments cush as balloon dilation catheters, guidewires or other th
Manufacturer
Biocardia, Inc.
Affected units
2,541

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Biocardia, Inc. 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 2 products in this recall →