Nitinol Devices Recalls HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewires Due to Jacket Damage
Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. is recalling HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewires because the outer polymer jacket may be damaged during use.
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: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored as 4 (Severe) or higher, regardless of whether specific injuries are reported in the provided text.
Plain-English summary
Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc. is recalling the HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewire, a sterile medical device used to facilitate the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices during diagnostic or interventional procedures. The recall involves Model HPRS35150, all lots, manufactured in Costa Rica for Covidien, Plymouth, MN.
The recall is being conducted due to reports of the outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to Italy, France, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these guidewires should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled product
- Product
- HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Straight Tip, 150 CM Length Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hyd
- Manufacturer
- Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Model HPRS35150- all lots.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by Nitinol Devices and Components, 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 12 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.
See all →- HighNitinol HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewire Recalled for Outer Polymer Jacket Damage
FDA (Devices) · 2014-07-02
- HighFDA Recalls HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewires Due to Jacket Damage
FDA (Devices) · 2014-07-02
- HighNitinol HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewire Recalled for Outer Polymer Jacket Damage
FDA (Devices) · 2014-07-02
- HighNitinol HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewire Recalled for Polymer Jacket Damage
FDA (Devices) · 2014-07-02
- SevereFDA Recalls HydroFinity Hydrophilic Guidewires Due to Polymer Jacket Damage
FDA (Devices) · 2014-07-02
Same hazard · structural defect
See all →- HighCanon Medical Alphenix X-ray Systems Recalled for Loose Ceiling Screws
FDA (Devices) · 2026-09-02
- HighLight Boy Recalls GBX12SK Light Towers Due to Frame Bending Risk
NHTSA · 2026-09-01
- SevereKmaier Infant Walkers Recalled for Serious Fall Hazard
CPSC · 2026-08-27
- Highrestor3d Recalls Veritas Standard Glenoid Baseplates Due to Machining Defect
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- SevereFord Recalls 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport for Joint Issues
NHTSA · 2026-08-25