The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0954-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Cook Inc. Recalls Coons Interventional Wire Guide Due to Labeling Error

Cook Inc. is recalling 3,369 Coons Interventional Wire Guides because the label fails 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 hazard is a minor labeling error regarding heparin coating, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 3,369 units of the Coons Interventional Wire Guide. 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 involves catalog number THSF-/-COONS-BH with lot codes ranging from 3730001 to 6164916, F3729969 to F4922979, and NS4928020 to NS6203182.

Healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific lot codes and stop using the affected devices. They should contact Cook Inc. for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the recalled products.

The recalled product

Product
Coons Interventional Wire Guide
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
3,369

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 →