The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0953-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Cook Inc. Recalls Bentson Wire Guides Due to Missing Heparin Labeling

Cook Inc. is recalling Bentson 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 the source text identifies a labeling error without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 439,797 units of Bentson Wire Guides. The recall is due to a labeling error where the product label does not state that the device is heparin-coated.

The affected products were distributed nationally. The recall covers specific catalog numbers and lot ranges, including TSFB-/-BH with lots F3813488 through F4859795, NS5327890 through NS6060291, 3730884 through 5984142, F3746894 through F4920488, and NS4937520 through NS6252870.

Healthcare providers and patients should check their inventory or medical records for these specific lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or supplier according to their instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bentson Wire Guide
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
439,797

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 →