Cook Bentson Plus Wire Guide: Heparin Coating Missing on Labels

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What happened, in plain English

Cook Inc. is recalling Bentson Plus Wire Guide products because the label does not state that the product is heparin-coated. This is an informational issue with no safety risk, so no action is required.

Why it’s dangerous

The product is heparin-coated, but the label does not indicate this. Heparin is an anticoagulant used in medical devices to prevent blood clots. Without proper labeling, users might not know the product's coating, but this does not pose a safety risk.

Who’s affected

Users of Bentson Plus Wire Guide medical devices may own affected units with catalog numbers 3771080-5942053 or F4265639. The risk is minimal as this is a labeling issue with no safety implications.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product's catalog number on the label. Affected units have catalog numbers 3771080-5942053 or F4265639. The product is a medical device used in procedures.

Brand
Cook Inc.
Category
Medical device

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Questions people ask

Is this product dangerous?

No, this is an informational recall with no safety risk. The hazard is a missing label about heparin coating, which does not affect safety.

Do I need to do anything with this product?

No action is required as this is a labeling issue with no safety implications.

What catalog numbers are affected?

Affected catalog numbers are 3771080-5942053 and F4265639.

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Subject: Recall Z-0952-2018 — Cook Inc. Cook Inc.

Hello,

I own a Cook Inc. that is covered by recall Z-0952-2018 from Cook Inc..

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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0952-2018 (October 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0952-2018 to see it in context.
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