Terumo Destination Guiding Sheath Catheter Recall: Marginally Outside Specification
Terumo recalls Destination Guiding Sheath catheter introducers with catalog number RSR06 that may have tucking depth marginally outside specifications. This could affect medical procedures.
Lower-risk recall
The tucking depth feature of this catheter introducer is marginally outside the upper specification.
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What happened, in plain English
Terumo is recalling Destination Guiding Sheath catheter introducers with catalog number RSR06. The issue is that the tucking depth feature might be slightly outside the upper specification, which could affect medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73033-terumo-destination-guiding-sheath-catheter-recall-marginally-outside-specification.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73033-terumo-destination-guiding-sheath-catheter-recall-marginally-outside-specification · Updated September 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0725-2018
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“Terumo Destination Guiding Sheath Catheter Recall: Marginally Outside Specification.” GovInfoNow, updated September 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73033-terumo-destination-guiding-sheath-catheter-recall-marginally-outside-specification. Based on FDA recall #Z-0725-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0725-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tucking depth feature of the catheter introducer is marginally outside the upper specification. This could potentially affect the device's performance during medical procedures, though the risk is low.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the catheter introducer for medical procedures are likely affected. Patients receiving procedures with this device may be at risk if the tucking depth is not within specifications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the catalog number RSR06 on the device. The product was used for introducing medical devices into blood vessels and was sold with lot number VK09, expiring January 31, 2020.
- Brand
Terumo- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Details
Look for the catalog number RSR06 on the catheter introducer.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What is the expiration date for the recalled product?
The expiration date is January 31, 2020.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0725-2018 (September 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0725-2018 to see it in context.
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