Events

Recall of Newton Wire Guide

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cook Inc..

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
    79195
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0960-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-10-13
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161594
  • 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
    Label does not state that the product is heparin-coated.
  • Action
    On October 31, 2017 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION was issued to customers requesting the following, including a corrective action: Step 1: Determine if your product is included in the affected lot ranges by comparing your lot number to the listing provided. " If your product is not affected, complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form. " If your product is affected, proceed to Step 2. Step 2: Remove a Heparin Coated label from the label sheet provided and apply to the top right corner of your affected unit. o If you need additional labels, please contact Stericycle at 855.215.4967. If you would like assistance, representatives are available to support you. To request assistance, please contact Stericycle at 855.215.4967

Device

Newton Wire Guide
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog #THSCFNB-/-BH TSCFNA-BH TSCFNB-/-BH TSFNA-/-BH TSFNB-/-BH Affected lots range from: 3733537 - 5803299 F3762971 - F4692445 NS5043714 - NS5900771 3766161 - 5925080 F3753484 - F4887253 NS4938982 - NS5932560 F4556472 - F4718761 NS6024246 3741877 - 5929842 F3749985 - F4903656 NS4928037 - NS5963186 3744567 - 6253002 F3763300 - F4900931 NS4928039 - NS59824 3741882 - 6142463 F3884311 - F4903643 NS5044201 - NS5963180
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationally
  • Product Description
    Newton Wire Guide
  • Manufacturer
    Cook Inc.

Manufacturer

Cook Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook Inc., 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington IN 47404-9120
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Cook Group Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA