Cook recalls Fixed Core Straight Safety Wire Guide (Global Product Number G142:7971639) due to risk of stiff tip entering patient instead of flexible tip during surgery. Affected users should contact for remedy.
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 a surgical wire guide because it might be loaded incorrectly, causing the stiff tip to go into the patient instead of the flexible tip. This could lead to injury during surgery if the device is used improperly.
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 surgical procedures if the device is not properly aligned.
Surgical professionals using the Cook Fixed Core Straight Safety Wire Guide for procedures. Patients at risk if the device is used incorrectly during surgery.
Check for the Global Product Number G14285 on the device. The product was sold with the serial number 7971639.
Reach out to Cook Inc. for instructions on how to return or fix the device.
Yes, the wire guide may be loaded incorrectly, leading to the stiff tip entering the patient instead of the flexible tip during surgery.
Check for the Global Product Number G14285 on the device. The product was sold with the serial number 7971639.
Contact Cook Inc. for instructions on how to return or fix the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0960-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0960-2020 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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