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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 18, 2019

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on cert…

Recall #
Z-0590-2020
Affected scope
58
Initiated
November 8, 2019
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Cook Inc. recalled CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For dia… - a critical-severity action.

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For dia… was recalled by Cook Inc. in December 18, 2019. Reason: A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Suppo…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0590-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cook Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Suppo….

Critical
severity level
58 units
affected scope
Class I
classification
December 18, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0590-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0590-2020) was formally reported on December 18, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 8, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Cook Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomington, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 58.

The documented reason for this recall is: A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution to US states of AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA, and Brazil.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

58

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

Reason for recall

A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0590-2020
Date reported December 18, 2019
Date initiated November 8, 2019
Recalling firm Cook Inc.
Firm location Bloomington, IN
Affected scope 58
Distribution Distribution to US states of AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA, and Brazil.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

58 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0590-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-150-P-NS-0, Order Number G51577 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.. Recalled by Cook Inc.. Units affected: 58.
Why was this product recalled?
A manufacturing error may cause the radiopaque marker bands to be too loose on certain CXC3.0 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.014 wire guides) and too tight on certain CXC3.4 CrossCath Support Catheters (compatible with 0.018 wire guides).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 18, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0590-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution to US states of AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA, and Brazil..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0590-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 18, 2019. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.