Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Micrus Endovascular Corporation. San Jose, CA
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 29, 2006).
- Company
- Micrus Endovascular Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- September 8, 2006
- Posted
- September 29, 2006
- Terminated
- June 29, 2007
- Recall Number
- Z-1542-06
- Quantity
- 413 units
- Firm Location
- San Jose, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.
Distribution
Worldwide
Lot / Code Info
All lots including F22741, F22742, F22743, F22744, F22745, F22746, F22747, F22749.
Root Cause
Other
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.