Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath Recall
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Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling one lot of Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath due to incorrect guidewire size in a portion of the lot.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Through post-market surveillance, complaints were received for the guidewire not being able to pass through the needle. Investigation determined that a portion of the lot had the incorrect guidewire size. Terumo has received 84 complaints for this issue and no serious injuries. The probability of medically reversible or transient adverse health consequences is not likely.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Glidesheath Slender® Introducer Sheath
- Lot or serial number: 0001441871
- Model or catalogue number: 60-1060
What You Should Do
Review your Glidesheath Slender inventory and immediately isolate lot number 0001441871.
Why This Matters
The situation is detectable at the time of use and there is no risk to patients who have used this lot.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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