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FDA device recall Z-0328-2017 · posted 2016-11-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
SentreHeart Inc
Reason for recall
A complaint was received on September 27th, 2016 at a medical center in Germany for delamination and flaking of the PTFE lubricious coating on three FindrWIRZ Guidewire System .025 guidewires removed from their packaging hoops.
Action taken
SentreHeart sent an Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall letter dated September 29, 2016, to all affected customers by traceable delivery method. Letters explained the issue and requested that any devices from the two affected lots be returned to SentreHEART immediately. Customers were asked to complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible via fax at 650-354-1204 or email to customerservice@sentreheart.com. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-855-256-7330. For questions regarding this recall call 650-241-6008.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQX
Quantity affected
132 worldwide distribution (98) of those units in US
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including MO, CA, OR, GA. NH, NY, MI, TX, MD, PA, IL, KS, NE, CT, AZ and Internationally to United Kingdom and Germany
Date initiated
2016-09-29
Date posted
2016-11-09
Date terminated
2017-03-01
Location
Redwood City, CA

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RecordFirmDate
FINDRWIRZ GUIDE WIRE SYSTEM (K080364)Sentreheart, Inc.2008-08-11