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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").

Reported: April 30, 2014 Initiated: April 14, 2014 #Z-1486-2014

Product Description

Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").

Reason for Recall

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall due to a discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, lot number K556399 (173 units), which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. Lot K556399 was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA3

Details

Units Affected
186
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and China. No military/govt/VA consignees.
Location
South Jordan, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").. Recalled by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 186.
Why was this product recalled?
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is voluntarily conducting a recall due to a discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, lot number K556399 (173 units), which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. Lot K556399 was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA3
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 30, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1486-2014.