The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1611-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

Terumo Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheath Recalled for Labeling Error

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 20 units of Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheaths because they were incorrectly labeled with extended expiration dates.

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 and involves a labeling error regarding expiration dates, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 20 units of Pinnacle Destination Peripheral Guiding Sheaths, 8 French, 90cm, Straight Tip, Cross Cut Valve. The product is identified by Lot MM27 and was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the medical devices were incorrectly labeled with extended expiration dates. The sheaths act as a conduit to facilitate the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific lot and stop using the affected units. Consumers are not directly affected as this is a professional medical device.

The recalled product

Product
Pinnacle¿ Destination¿ Peripheral Guiding Sheath, 8 French, 90cm, Straight Tip, Cross Cut Valve. Acts as a conduit to facilitate the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the human vasculature.
Affected units
20

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)

  • Lot MM27

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Terumo Medical Corporation 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 →