Recall Z-1936-2026 ยท DQO Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic
Cook Incorporated
Beacon Tip Centimeter Sizing Catheter RPN/GPN NR5.0-35-70-P-10S-0-CSC-20 G31213 NR5.0-35-100-P-10S-0-CSC-20 G31214 NR5.0-35-100-P-10S-PIG-CSC-20 G31216 NR5.0-35-70-P-10S-VCF-CSC-20 G31220 NR5.0-35-100-P-10S-VCF-CSC-20 G31221 Sizing catheters are single-use, sterile catheters with gold marker bands. These catheters are for use in angiographic procedures and available in a variety of lengths (70 an
| Date | May 1, 2026 (initiated Apr 2, 2026) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Marker bands may be at an increased risk of cracking/breakage. Potential adverse events that may result include increased procedural time, harms associated with device fragmentation/separation, and vessel injury. In a worst-case scenario, device fragmentation and separation may cause life-threatening harm or death. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On April 2, 2026, the firm began notifying affected consignees via letters titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL." Customers were instructed to quarantine affected products in inventory and to immediately cease further distribution and use of the affected products. They should return the affected products to Cook Medical with a copy of the completed Acknowledgement and Receipt form to receive a product credit. |
| Quantity | 4,245 |
| Distribution | US distribution nationwide. OUS distribution to Brunei, Brazil, Canda, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Japan, South Korea, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, El Salvador, Taiwan, Uruguay |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K173289 | Beacon Tip Torcon NB Advantage Catheter, Slip-Cath Beacon Tip Catheter and Shuttle Select Slip-Cath Catheter, Beacon Tip Cook Incorporated, Nov 15, 2017 |