Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Recalled by Greatbatch Medical Due to Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the...

Date: September 8, 2016
Company: Greatbatch Medical
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Greatbatch Medical directly.

Affected Products

Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR; 10904-002 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 5FR. The radiopaque Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer (Figure 1) consists of a dilator and sheath, available in 4FR and 5FR. The inner dilator includes a stainless steel stiffening hypotube. The Coaxial Micro-Introducer is indicated for percutaneous introduction of up to a 0.038 in. guidewire or catheter into the vascular system through an initial puncture of a 21G introducer. The device is sold to customers in a bulk non-sterile configuration.

Quantity: 23,075

Why Was This Recalled?

Greatbatch Medical has identified an issue with the Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR and 5FR after a field complaint reported that the rotating luer detached from the dilator hub during use.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 2 states: NY, TX

Affected (2 states)Not affected

About Greatbatch Medical

Greatbatch Medical has 16 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report