Cook Medical recalls Approach CTO-12 Micro Wire Guides with expired expiration dates that exceed true shelf life. Consumers should check product labels for reference part numbers and lot numbers to determine if affected.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Cook Medical is recalling certain Approach CTO-12 Micro Wire Guides because their expiration dates are longer than the actual shelf life. This means the products may not be safe for use after the expiration date, potentially leading to ineffective medical procedures.
The products have expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life, meaning they may degrade over time and become ineffective. This could lead to medical procedures not working as intended, but does not pose an immediate risk of injury.
Medical professionals who use the Approach CTO-12 Micro Wire Guides for procedures are likely affected. Patients using these devices during medical procedures may be at risk if the product expires before the procedure.
Check the product label for reference part numbers: CMW-14-190-12G or CMW-14-300-12G. Look for specific lot numbers: 15885574X, 15783003X, or 15416547.
Look for reference part numbers CMW-14-190-12G or CMW-14-300-12G and lot numbers 15885574X, 15783003X, or 15416547.
The expiration dates on these products exceed the true shelf life, which could lead to the device becoming ineffective during medical procedures.
Check the product label for reference part numbers CMW-14-190-12G or CMW-14-300-12G and lot numbers 15885574X, 15783003X, or 15416547.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Cook Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1776-2026 — Cook Medical Cook Medical Hello, I own a Cook Medical that is covered by recall Z-1776-2026 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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