Recall Z-1542-06 ยท DQX Wire, Guide, Catheter
Micrus Endovascular Corporation
Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Micrus Endovascular Corporation. San Jose, CA
| Date | Sep 29, 2006 (initiated Sep 8, 2006) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 413 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K053265 | MICRUS GUIDE WIRE, WATUSI 0.014 Micrus Endovascular Corporation, Apr 28, 2006 |