EMPOWER™ INTRODUCER SHEATH WITH HYDROPHILIC COATING 668782-100Recalls & reported problems
Freudenberg Medical, LLC · The EMPOWER™ Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating consists of a single-use disposable introducer sheath and dilator that is inserted into the peripheral vasculature to support the introduction of diagnostic or interventional devices, while minimizing blood loss associated with such insertions. The EMPOWER™ Introducer Sheath is coil-reinforced and coated with a lubricious hydrophilic coating. The EMPOWER™ hemostasis valve is integrated into the sheath hub and features a variable aperture seal for enhanced control over device insertion while maintaining hemostasis. The valve is normally closed until the user squeezes the actuator levers to proportionally open the valve and receive any device up to its labeled size. A sideport extends from the EMPOWER™ valve housing with a 3-way stopcock. The radiopaque dilator is designed to accommodate an .035” (0.89mm) guidewire and includes a proximal hub grip with a female luer taper fitting for flushing. Prior to insertion, the dilator hub can be secured to the EMPOWER™ housing with a quarter-turn twist. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
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- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
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- Recalls naming it
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Summary
No MAUDE adverse event reports in our data reference this device identifier directly.
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K190628); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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.
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 21, 2022Class IITerminated
Non-intended glue from the hub/shaft bond on the inside ID of the catheter shaft may cause Embolism leading to peripheral ischemia
Z-1016-2022 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K190628. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1017-2022 · Feb 21, 2022 · TerminatedEmpower Introducer Sheath with Hydrophilic Coating 21F x 56cm Model: 668782-200 (OUS)
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- Swartz™ 407451St. Jude Medical, Inc. · INTRODUCER, CATHETER5 deaths728 reports
- Edwards eSheath+ Introducer set 914ESPEdwards Lifesciences LLC · Introducer, Catheter22 deaths532 reports
- Fast-Cath™ 406849St. Jude Medical, Inc. · INTRODUCER, CATHETER420 reports
- VIZIGO D138503Biosense Webster Inc · INTRODUCER, CATHETER362 reports
- Agilis™ G408318St. Jude Medical, Inc. · INTRODUCER, CATHETER333 reports
- Agilis™ NxT Steerable Introducer Dual-Reach™ SI-1371-MSt. Jude Medical, Inc. · Introducer, catheter1 death301 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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