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PTFE Peelable Introducer Kit 7087Recalls & reported problems

Greatbatch Ltd · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00802526579127), received between Oct 2, 2015 and Oct 2, 2015 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 2, 2015Break

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT AFTER THIS INTRODUCER WAS INSERTED INTO THE VEIN AND THE DILATOR WAS REMOVED, THE INTRODUCER BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SHAFT. THE INTRODUCER WAS REMOVED AND ANOTHER ONE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE. THE PHYSICIAN COMMENTED THAT THE ISSUE WAS RELATED TO THE SHARP BEND OF THE INTRODUCER DUE TO THE PATIENT'S TORTUOUS ANATOMY. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 5125290 ↗

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