Z-0138-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Nipro Medical Corporation — Miami, FL

FDA device recall Z-0138-2013 was initiated by Nipro Medical Corporation on July 27, 2012 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami, FL recalled their AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire because the wires contain insufficient lubricity which causes them to get stuck in the housing and become nonfunctio… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 25, 2013). Affected quantity: 700.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
October 31, 2012
Initiation Date
July 27, 2012
Termination Date
May 25, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
700

Product Description

AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.035" X 180cm, Angle / Regular. AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire is designed for use in angiographic procedures to introduce/ position catheters and interventional devices within the vasculature.

Reason for Recall

Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami, FL recalled their AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire because the wires contain insufficient lubricity which causes them to get stuck in the housing and become nonfunctional.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the state of New York and the countries of Spain, Germany, Argentina, Panama, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Code Information

Item Code: AL+60000302 Lot #: 12D05