The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1832-2022·Announced 2022-10-05

Cook Guidewire Products Recalled Due to Compromised Sterile Packaging

Cook Incorporated is recalling Fixed Core Wire Guide products due to potential breach of sterile packaging seals. Affected devices may have compromised sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries, but involving potential sterility compromise of a surgical device. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Cook Incorporated is recalling certain Fixed Core Wire Guide (Guidewire) products due to potential compromised sterility. The company identified that devices from affected lots may have a complete breach of the chevron seal of the packaging. This breach may compromise the sterility of the affected devices.

The affected products are identified by reference part numbers THSCF-25-180-3 (G02165) and TSCF-25-80-3 (G00476). A total of 58 units were distributed in the United States and 5 units were distributed internationally. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are available in the FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Fixed Core Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSCF-25-180-3 G02165 TSCF-25-80-3 G00476
Manufacturer
Cook Incorporated
Hazard
  • sterility-compromise
  • contamination-risk

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.