Cook Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2015

According to to data from the FDA, there were 8 medical device recalls made by Cook Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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• LapSac Surgical Tissue Pouch. The current intended use for the LapSac Surgical Tissue Pouch is for isolating tissue during, or prior to, surgical removal and/or morcellation. The device is a reinforced pouch with an inner liner and drawstring closure. The device may be used to isolate tissue and/or act as a containment system during surgery. It is provided in a variety of sizes and has applications in the Urology, Surgery, and Reproductive Health business units.
• Cook Medical CXI Support Catheter 2.6FR curved catheter and 4.0FR straight catheter, for cardiovascular use.
• Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set Product Usage: The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Sets are intended for transjugular liver access in diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set consists of the following components: Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath, needle, catheter, Dilator, Torcon NB Advantage Catheter, Van Andel Dilatation Catheter, Curved Newton Wire Guide, Amplatz Extra Stiff Wire Guide.
• Beacon Tip Torcon NB Advantage Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of contrast media and can help physicians diagnose occlusion or stenosis. The catheters are designed for percutaneous introduction into the vascular system over an appropriately sized wire guide.
• Slip-Cath Beacon Tip Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of contrast media and can help physicians diagnose occlusion or stenosis. The catheters are designed for percutaneous introduction into the vascular system over an appropriately sized wire guide.
• VentriClear¿ II Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set. Allows external access and drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain.
• Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheath Product Usage: The Flexor RTPS Guiding Sheaths are intended for introduction of balloons, closed and non-tapered end catheters or other diagnostic and interventional devices. These curved sheaths are manufactured from material incorporating a stainless steel wire imbedded in the sheath shaft material with a soft tip and a Check-Flo¿ fitting at the proximal end. The sheath is accompanied by a dilator for access to the body as a catheter over the wire guide.
• Beacon Tip Royal Flush Plus High-Flow Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of contrast media and can help physicians diagnose occlusion or stenosis. The catheters are designed for percutaneous introduction into the vascular system over an appropriately sized wire guide.