FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Sierra Scientific Instruments Inc: AR ManoShield, MSS-3599, 10 pack. FGS: MSS-3599, Individual package label: LBL-110275-03, Box label: LBL-110282-03, Package Inserts: DOC-3682, User Manual: DOC-1332-12. Product Usage: The MVS disposable sheath (a.k.a. ManoShield) for the high-resolution MVS catheter is designed to provide a biocompatible barrier between the catheter and patient.
- Recall number
- Z-0135-2012
- Recalling firm
- Sierra Scientific Instruments Inc
- Product
- AR ManoShield, MSS-3599, 10 pack. FGS: MSS-3599, Individual package label: LBL-110275-03, Box label: LBL-110282-03, Package Inserts: DOC-3682, User Manual: DOC-1332-12. Product Usage: The MVS disposable sheath (a.k.a. ManoShield) for the high-resolution MVS catheter is designed to provide a biocompatible barrier between the catheter and patient.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2011-10-12
- Posted
- 2011-10-28
- Terminated
- 2012-08-30
- Reason
- The recall was initiated after Given Imaging received a test report during a Canadian licensing process where the AR ManoShield exhibited pinholes and did not pass the test, the Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA) Committee was convened. As a result of the data discussed during this meeting, a decision was made to voluntarily recall this product, and cease its further commercialization or distr
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Given Imaging sent an "Urgent Product Recall 1st Notice" letter with an attached Device Recall Confirmation Form (via Fed Ex with signature for tracking purposes) to all customers who purchased the AR ManoShield, part numbers MSS-3599. The letter provides the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to locate the affected product and removed from use immediately. The letter stated that if the affected product have been further distributed, forward this letter immediately to all customers who received the affected product. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed confirmation form as per the instructions. Customers with any questions were instructed to contact Karla Guerrero at (310) 641-8492 ext. 2138 or email at karla.guerrero@givenimaging.com.
- Quantity
- 292 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- F1112702UA, F1113101UA, F1113103UA, F1113104UA, F1113401UA, F1114201UA, F1114617UA, F1114618UA, F1114619UA, F1114620UA, F1114621UA, F1114623UA, F1114624UA, F1114625UA, F1114626UA, F1114627UA, F1114628UA, F1114629UA, F1115402UA, F1116306UA, F1117207UA, F1119201UA, F1119401UA, F1121304UA, F1123201UA, F1123405UA, F1123703UA, F1124202UA, F1124301UA, F1125105UA, F1125201UA, F1127303UA, F1128101UA, F1129701UA, F1130202UA, F1130304UA, F1128301UA, F1127103UA, F1127205UA,
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K031169"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- FFX
- Firm FEI
- 3005344223
- Firm city
- Los Angeles
- Firm state
- CA
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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