ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0261-2014 ยท DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter

Medtronic Vascular

Cougar Nitinol Workhorse Guidewire: Models: CGRLS190HJ, CGRLS190HS, CGRLS190S, CGRLS300HS, CGRLS300S. CGRXT190HJ, CGRXT190HS, CGRXT190J, CGRXT190S, CGRXT300HJ, CGRXT300HS, CGRXT300J, CGRXT300S Medtronic guide wires are steerable guide wires that are used for the introduction and placement of diagnostics or interventional devices in the coronary and peripheral vasculature, and may be used to reac

DateNov 15, 2013 (initiated Oct 21, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential for PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) coating to delaminate and detach from Guidewire.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionThe firm, Medtronic, sent a "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated October 21, 2013 (in the US via UPS overnight service, 1-day delivery) to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately remove and quarantine all potentially affected guidewires that remain in inventory; return the affected product to Medtronic; if replacement product is needed, your Medtronic representative can assist you with identifying suitable replacement product, and to complete and return the Customer Confirmation Certificate confirmin
Quantity10,230
DistributionWorldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and countries of: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australi
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K032899RADIUS COUGAR WIRE
Radius Medical Technologies, Inc., Oct 17, 2003