FDAClass IIAugust 8, 2018

Elite HV Introducer recall: Endotoxin

Elite HV Introducer, Catalog #: a) CLI-200-26; b) CLI-210-16; c) CLI-212-07; d) KCL-212-055

Why was Elite HV Introducer recalled?

The products listed might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins (Pyrogens) that were introduced during a manufacturing step. Bacterial Endotoxins also called pyrogenic bacteria can activate the inflammatory process and produce fever, chills, and hypotension in a patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: a) 18032057, 18032058; b) 18001013, 18046016, 18162838; c) 18019455 18019456, 18019457, 18019458, 18019460, 18047461, 18047462, 18047463; d) 17363374, 18116090

Product
Elite HV Introducer, Catalog #: a) CLI-200-26; b) CLI-210-16; c) CLI-212-07; d) KCL-212-055
Recalling firm
Galt Medical Corporation
Quantity
10950
Distribution
U.S.: MN, PA, VA, CA, UT, FL, NY, GA, LA, MO, TX, MS, OH, WA, MA, IL, KY, NC, and Puerto Rico; OUS: Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, United Kingdom, Korea
Recall date
August 8, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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