The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1485-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

ANGIOGUARD RX/XP Guidewire System May Separate During Medical Procedures

The ANGIOGUARD RX/XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System may separate during medical procedures, potentially delaying treatment or requiring unplanned intervention. The recall affects 471 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I classification requires a minimum score of 4. The potential risk of stroke and procedural complications qualifies as Severe (4) rather than Critical (5), as no actual harm has been reported.

Plain-English summary

The ANGIOGUARD RX/XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System (REF 601814RMC), manufactured by Cordis US Corp, is a medical device used in vascular procedures. The FDA has issued a Class I recall affecting 471 units distributed worldwide.

The recall was issued due to a potential risk of separation between the delivery system and capture sheath. This separation could occur during a procedure, potentially causing procedural delays and requiring unplanned surgical or percutaneous intervention, with potential risk of stroke.

The affected lot numbers are: 35263328, 35264207, 35264213, 35264216, 35265393, 35265648, and 35265659. Healthcare facilities should verify whether they have inventory of the recalled device and contact the manufacturer regarding replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ANGIOGUARD RX / XP Emboli Capture Guidewire System, REF 601814RMC
Manufacturer
Cordis US Corp
Hazard
  • device-separation
  • stroke

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • UDI/DI 20705032056745
  • Lot Numbers: 35263328
  • 35264207
  • 35264213
  • 35264216
  • 35265393
  • 35265648
  • 35265659

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.