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FlexCath Advance™

MEDTRONIC, INC. · Model 4FC12 · UDI-DI 00763000217136

DRA Prescription
1
510(k) clearances
13,804
Adverse events (251 deaths)
10
Recalls
45
Facilities

Description

SHEATH 4FC12 FLEXCATH ADVANCE 12F US

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-06-11Boston Scientific CorporationBoston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orient
2026-06-11Boston Scientific CorporationBoston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orient
2026-06-11Boston Scientific CorporationBoston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orient
2026-06-11Boston Scientific CorporationBoston Scientific's complaint investigations have identified that a subset of air ingress complaints are associated with hemostatic valve damage related to dilator insertion orient
2024-02-12Boston Scientific CorporationBoston Scientific has identified a tooling error in manufacturing which may have caused delamination of the inner lumen of the sheath shaft in a subset of POLARSHEATH devices. This
2021-08-24Medtronic Perfusion SystemsPotential for a wire protrusion through the left heart vent catheter tip
2021-08-24Medtronic Perfusion SystemsPotential for a wire protrusion through the left heart vent catheter tip
2012-09-06Greatbatch MedicalDuring the investigation of four returned Z Flex 270 Steerable Sheaths that were used with cardiac cryoablation balloon catheters, the internal PTFE sheath liners were found to dis
2011-07-15Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease ManagementMedtronic CryoCath would like to inform you of an observation related to a potential leak in the hemostatic valve of the Flex Cath 12 Steerable Sheath, Model 3FC12. There wave bee
2008-05-21Hansen Medical IncThe catheter's flexible bellows portion may develop a leak. This has the potential to cause loss of hemostasis, flush fluid leakage, and/or introduction of air into the catheter w

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Data compiled from public U.S. FDA sources (GUDID, 510(k)/PMA, MAUDE, recalls, establishment registration). Adverse-event reports are unverified and do not establish causation. Informational only — not medical, clinical, or regulatory advice.