Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 5, 2022
Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron seal of the packaging. Therefore, the sterility of affected devices ma…
Cook Incorporated recalled Bentson Wire Guide (20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Par… - a moderate-severity action.
Bentson Wire Guide (20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Par… was recalled by Cook Incorporated in October 5, 2022. Reason: Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1827-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cook Incorporated issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1827-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1827-2022) was formally reported on October 5, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 16, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Cook Incorporated is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomington, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 5571 US, 409 OUS.
The documented reason for this recall is: Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron seal of the packaging. Therefore, the sterility of affected devices may be compromised. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution worldwide.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5571 US, 409 OUS
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Bentson Wire Guide (20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Part Number: TSFB-35-80 (GPN G01315) TSFB-35-145 (GPN G00691) TSFB-35-200 (GPN G01095)
Cook Medical identified that devices from the affected device lots may have a complete breach of the chevron seal of the packaging. Therefore, the sterility of affected devices may be compromised.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1827-2022 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2022 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Cook Incorporated |
| Firm location | Bloomington, IN |
| Affected scope | 5571 US, 409 OUS |
| Distribution | Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution worldwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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