The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1847-2022·Announced 2022-10-05

Medical Guidewire Recalled for Packaging Defect Affecting Sterility

Cook Incorporated is recalling Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor) guidewires due to a packaging defect where the chevron seal may be breached, potentially compromising device 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 for potential sterility compromise due to packaging seal defect. This represents a risk-of-harm product where no injuries have been reported, meeting criteria for High (3) severity.

Plain-English summary

Cook Incorporated is recalling Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor) guidewires (Reference Part Number/GPN: TMT-35-145, G01677) due to a packaging defect. Cook Medical 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 recalled devices were distributed nationwide within the United States and worldwide internationally. Lot number 14808818 (expiration date 22-06-2027) is subject to this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor), Guidewire (OUS ONLY) Reference Part Number/GPN TMT-35-145 G01677
Manufacturer
Cook Incorporated
Hazard
  • sterility-compromise
  • packaging-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.