Cook recalls Wire Guide (Global Product Number G1432: 7857489) due to stiff tip risk during medical procedures. Learn if your device is affected and what to do.
The wire guide may be incorrectly loaded into the wire guide holder, leading to the stiff tip of the wire guide being introduced into the patient instead of the flexible tip.
Cook is recalling its Wire Guide medical device because it may be incorrectly loaded into the holder, causing the stiff tip to enter the patient instead of the flexible tip. This could lead to injury during medical procedures.
The wire guide may be loaded incorrectly into its holder, causing the stiff tip to enter the patient instead of the flexible tip. This could lead to injury during medical procedures. The hazard occurs when the device is used improperly.
Healthcare professionals using the Wire Guide device for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving the device during surgery may be affected if the stiff tip enters the body.
Check for the product name 'Wire Guide' or 'Guidewire' with Global Product Number G14326. The device was sold with serial number 7857489.
Verify if your device has the Global Product Number G14326 and serial number 7857489.
The recall states the device may be incorrectly loaded, leading to injury risk. It is not safe to use without checking the recall status.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the official recall notice for further instructions.
Look for the product name 'Wire Guide' or 'Guidewire' with Global Product Number G14326 and serial number 7857489.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0964-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0964-2020 from Cook. 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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