| | Class 2 Device Recall Silver Speed Hydrophilic Guidewire |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | April 05, 2007 |
| Date Posted | June 07, 2007 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 23, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-0839-2007 |
| Recall Event ID |
37821 |
| 510(K)Number | K982543 |
| Product Classification |
vascular catheter guidewire - Product Code MKI
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| Product | Silver Speed Hydrophilic Guidewire, for placement of vascular catheters. Model # 103-0601-200. |
| Code Information |
US: Lot # : 2295725; 2382836; 2355074; 2390635; 2348116; 2355074; 2374619; 2216295; 2257803;2390635; 2342166; ;2390635;2348116; 2310664; 2382836; 2257803; 2216295; 2310664; 2390635; 2247199; 2247200; 2221847; 2247200; 2295725; 2310664; 2221845; 2310664; 2216296; 2257803; 2342166; European Union & Rest-Of-World Lot #: 2374619 ; 2209708;2216295; 2247200; 2310664; 2348116; 2221845 ; 2355074; 2247200; 2310664; 2216295; 2166877; 2247199; 2209708; 2367901; 2370509; 2374619; 2216295; 2163496; 2174470; 2295725; 2370509; 2376907; 2209708; 2295725; 2310664; 2221845; 2247200; 2216291; 2390635; 2360938; 2370509; 2376907; 2310664; 2355074; 2163496; 2276405; 2370508; 2221847; 2257803; 2390635; 2257803; 2370509; 2200727; |
| FEI Number |
3004904811
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
EV3 Neurovascular
9775 Toledo Way
Irvine
CA
92618-2054
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| For Additional Information Contact | Robert Salvucci 949-837-3700 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Two customer complaints were received from physicians in Japan indicating the hydrophilic coating was observed flaking from the guidewire while immersed in hydrating media following use during aneurysm embolization procedures. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | A recall plan was developed for 100% recovery of guidewires within affected lot numbers. The plan includes notification to U.S., European, and Rest-of-World customers and distributors. A recall notification letter was prepared 04/05/2007 which summarizes the coating problem and potential risks, identifies the affected lot numbers and quantities shipped to the customer, and provides instructions for return of unused guidewires. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2120 |
| Distribution | Worldwide, including USA, Italy, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Canada, Slovenia, China, Austria, France, Spain, Jordan, Mexico, Portugal, Colombia, Greece, Brazil, Venezula, Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Lithuania, Netherlands, Hungary, and United Arab Emirates |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = MKI
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