Cook Medical recalls specific lots of Approach CTO-18 Micro Wire Guides due to expiration dates exceeding true shelf life. Affected products may degrade over time, but no injuries reported. Consumers should check model numbers and lot numbers.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Cook Medical is recalling certain lots of Approach CTO-18 Micro Wire Guides because their expiration dates are longer than the actual shelf life. This means the products could degrade over time, but there are no reports of injuries from this issue.
The expiration dates on these medical devices are longer than the actual shelf life, which could lead to degradation over time. However, this is a minor issue that does not pose a risk of serious injury or death in normal use.
Medical professionals who use the Approach CTO-18 Micro Wire Guides for procedures are most likely affected. Patients using these devices during medical procedures may also be impacted.
Check for the reference part number CMW-14-190-18G or CMW-14-300-18G, and the lot numbers 15898546X, 15660224, or 15220204.
Look for the reference part numbers CMW-14-190-18G or CMW-14-300-18G and lot numbers 15898546X, 15660224, or 15220204.
The expiration dates on these medical devices exceed the true shelf life, which could lead to degradation over time.
No injuries have been reported, and this is a low-risk issue that does not pose a risk of serious injury in normal use.
Check for the reference part numbers CMW-14-190-18G or CMW-14-300-18G and lot numbers 15898546X, 15660224, or 15220204.
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Subject: Recall Z-1777-2026 — Cook Medical Cook Medical Hello, I own a Cook Medical that is covered by recall Z-1777-2026 from Cook Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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