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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2016-RN-01295-1
Product Name/Description 4F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kits (guidewire or catheter introducer)

Product Description: STF 4F M.I. KIT 45CM NT/T ECHO S PG
Catalogue Number: 06597052
Lot Numbers: 5031722 & 5043440

ARTG Number: 172522
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 11/10/2016
Responsible Entity Medical Specialties Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue AngioDynamics, Inc., the manufacturer of the 4F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kits, has become aware of the potential with respect to the 4F sheath/dilator components for the rotating luer to detach from the dilator hub during use.

Use of the affected AngioDynamics Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kits may result in patient harm, including minor tissue trauma and/or minor delay in procedure to replace the device.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Medical Specialties Australia have contacted affected customers and retrieved all unused product. This action has been closed-out on 24/05/2017.
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