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Class IIOngoingZ-1737-2025

Galt Medical Corporation recalls Introducer Kit- Tearaway MicroSlide REF KIT-051-01

Galt Medical CorporationGarland, TX, United StatesReported May 14, 2025 · 1 year ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging.

Affected product

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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

Affected products & lots

  • Introducer Kit- Tearaway MicroSlide REF KIT-051-01, 00841268106130 INT-101-15, 00841268107380 These introducers are used for the procedures to introduce catheters and other intravascular devices into the coronary and peripheral vasculature of adult and pediatric patients of all ages
    UDI-DI codeCatalog # Number
    5 affected lots
    2429847324190504INT-101-150084126810738024284447

What the firm is doing

On 03/27/2025, the firm emailed customers an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter informing them that affected products may have an open seal in the sterile barrier packaging that will render the product non-sterile and will increase the risk of patient harm due to microbial and environmental contamination. Customers are instructed to: 1.DO NOT USE OR DISTRIBUTE THE DEVICEs LISTED IN THIS RECALL. Identify and segregate the affected lot(s) that are in their possession as well as those in the possession of their end-users. 2. Complete the enclosed Field Correction Reply Forms and email or fax them to the attention of the Corrections Coordinator at quality@galtmedical.com or 214-778-1433. We have enclosed two forms: one to account for inventory at their facility and the other for capturing these exact details from their end users. The form lists the product number, lot number, and quantity that the firm's records indicate their facility has received. It is essential that, even if they do not have any product remaining in their possession, they complete the attached forms (Attachment A & B), indicating zero quantity to be returned, and email or fax the forms to GALT MEDICAL CORP. 3. Ship the returned product to GALT MEDICAL CORP. using Galt s carrier account information listed on the forms. 4. Reference Return Authorization Number RMA# 1200 on the outside of the shipping box and include a copy of the Field Correction Reply Forms with their shipment. 5. Once the completed Field Correction Reply Forms have been received and processed, Galt will issue a credit to customers for the returned product. Please place a new purchase order (PO), noting Replacement Parts for new products. For questions, contact Quality Director at 1-214-778-1306

DistributionShow details

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, GA, IL, MA, OH, PA, and UT. The countries of Canada, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Qatar, and United Kingdom.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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