The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3103-2017·Announced 2017-09-13

MicroVention Traxcess 7 Mini Guidewire Recalled for Coating Delamination

MicroVention is recalling 34 units of Traxcess 7 Mini Guidewires because the hydrophilic coating may delaminate from the device.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a structural defect (coating delamination) in a high-risk medical device where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

MicroVention, Inc. is recalling 34 units of the MicroVention Terumo Traxcess 7 Mini Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating (Ref GW0721006M). The recall involves lot numbers 17030521, 17032821, and 17041831. The product is a sterile, prescription-only medical device distributed to medical facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated because there is a potential for the hydrophilic coating on the guidewire to delaminate from the device. No foreign, military, or government distribution occurred. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect.

Healthcare facilities that received these guidewires should stop using the affected units and contact MicroVention, Inc. for further instructions on the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
MicroVention Terumo Traxcess 7 Mini Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Ref GW0721006M, 1 guidewire per package, sterile, RX.
Manufacturer
Microvention, Inc.
Affected units
34

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 (3)

  • Lot numbers 17030521
  • 17032821
  • and 17041831

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states: