The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0961-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Cook Inc. Recalls Reuter Tip Deflecting Wire Guide for Labeling Error

Cook Inc. is recalling 55 Reuter Tip Deflecting 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 regarding heparin coating. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity, as it is a labeling issue without reported injuries or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 55 units of the Reuter Tip Deflecting 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 specific catalog number is TDW-/-SGH-BH, and the affected lots include F4423853 through F4898351 and NS5072022 through NS6166764.

Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact Cook Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the recalled devices.

The recalled product

Product
Reuter Tip Deflecting Wire Guide
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
55

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 →