The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0951-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Cook Inc. Recalls Bentson Cerebral Wire Guide Due to Labeling Error

Cook Inc. is recalling 45 Bentson Cerebral Wire Guides because the labels fail to state that the product is heparin-coated.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error (failure to disclose heparin coating) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 45 units of the Bentson Cerebral Wire Guide. The recall was initiated because the product labels do not state that the device is heparin-coated.

The affected units were distributed nationally. The specific catalog number is THSFB-35-145-BH, and the affected lots include F3813488 through F4859795 and NS5327890 through NS6060291.

Healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the affected devices if found. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Bentson Cerebral Wire Guide
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
45

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Cook Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 20 products in this recall →