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0.035"(.89mm)x80 cm guidewire. Model 114135080. Soft Tip 3.5cm. REF/UDI: 114135080/(01)208863333008067. RxOnly STERILE E

FDA device recall Z-1791-2020 · posted 2020-05-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Reason for recall
The stiffness of the soft end of the guidewire caused tissue perforation.
Action taken
On 12/04/2019, the firm sent Medical Device Recall letter by email to their customer/ distributors. Customers are instructed to inspect and quarantine and return any affected product remaining at their facility utilizing the instruction on the Recall Response Form. Customers are instructed to complete the response acknowledgement form included with the letter and return by fax, mail or email as soon as possible. Customers were also instructed to pass the notice on to all those who need to be aware within their organization or to any organization to which the potentially affected devices have been transferred.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQX
Quantity affected
1690 units
Distribution
No US consignees. OUS - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Slovenia, Turkey, Hong Kong, England
Date initiated
2019-12-04
Date posted
2020-05-07
Date terminated
2024-04-01
Location
Athens, TX

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