Events

Recall of Device Recall Archer Super Stiff Guidewire

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    64620
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1017-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-03-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-03-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=116638
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Wire, guide, catheter - Product Code DQX
  • Reason
    Medtronic has identified an issue with a specific lot of the archer 0.035 inch (0.89mm) super stiff guidewire, model arcsj200w, where the ptfe (teflon) coating has the potential to separate from the wire during in-vivo use.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Medtronic requested any unused guidewires from the lot number to be quarantined, and returned by contacting the customer service phone number at 1-888-283-7868. A Customer Confirmation Certificate was requested to be faxed back to Medtronic at 651-367-0612.

Device

Device Recall Archer Super Stiff Guidewire
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number GFWA0387
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of FL, OH, and MN and the countries of Belgium, France Germany, Netherlands, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Archer Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 inch (0.89mm), Model ARCSJ200W. || Intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during procedures in the aorta.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, 8200 Coral Sea St NE, Saint Paul MN 55112-4391
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA