Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire recall: Labeling Error
Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102").
Why was Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire recalled?
Discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. This lot was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA35260EX, which has an angled tip, standard shaft and Chinese unit labeling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot No. K556399, Expires 2016-10
- Product
- Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102").
- Recalling firm
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
- Quantity
- 173
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and China. No military/govt/VA consignees.
- Recall date
- April 30, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)