Cook Tornado Microcoil Recall: Incorrectly Sized Coils May Cause Harm
Cook recalls Tornado Embolization Microcoils with incorrectly sized coils that could lead to improper treatment. Affected lots include specific model numbers and serials. Consumers should contact Cook for details.
Lower-risk recall
Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may contain the incorrectly sized embolization coil.
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What happened, in plain English
Cook is recalling Tornado Embolization Microcoils that may have incorrectly sized coils. This could lead to improper treatment of vascular lesions. Affected units include specific model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52444-cook-tornado-microcoil-recall-incorrectly-sized-coils-may-cause-harm.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52444-cook-tornado-microcoil-recall-incorrectly-sized-coils-may-cause-harm · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1762-2025
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“Cook Tornado Microcoil Recall: Incorrectly Sized Coils May Cause Harm.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52444-cook-tornado-microcoil-recall-incorrectly-sized-coils-may-cause-harm. Based on FDA recall #Z-1762-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1762-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The coils may be incorrectly sized, which could lead to improper treatment of vascular lesions. This might cause ineffective treatment or complications during procedures.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the Tornado Embolization Microcoils for vascular treatments are most at risk. Patients who have received these coils during procedures may also be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO, MWCE-18S-4/2-TORNADO, or MWCE-18S-3/2-TORNADO-081800. Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Cook
Reach out to Cook Incorporated for specific details about your device and instructions on next steps.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I check if my device is affected?
Check for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 16183145, 16183146, and others.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1762-2025 (April 17, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1762-2025 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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