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Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Micrus Endovascular Corp

FDA device recall Z-1542-06 · posted 2006-09-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Micrus Endovascular Corporation
Reason for recall
During use, the introducer may cause the guide wire''s coating to strip off and may result in loose material which could break free and enter the blood stream.
Action taken
On 9/8/06 the firm issued letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQX
Quantity affected
413 units
Distribution
Worldwide
Date initiated
2006-09-08
Date posted
2006-09-29
Date terminated
2007-06-29
Location
San Jose, CA

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RecordFirmDate
MICRUS GUIDE WIRE, WATUSI 0.014 (K053265)Micrus Endovascular Corporation2006-04-28