ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Part number 72023-02, Model Number VPR-GW-17. Five (5) guide wire pouches in one (1) guide wire box. For use with CSI Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy Devices (OAD), including Stealth 360 and Diamondback 360. Cardiovascular.

The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04.

Recall #: Z-2051-2016
Affected scope: 190 units (38 - 5 pack shelf cartons)
Initiated: June 13, 2016

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cardiovascular Systems Inc recalled ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Part nu… - a moderate-severity action.

ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Part nu… was recalled by Cardiovascular Systems Inc in July 6, 2016. Reason: The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2051-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Cardiovascular Systems Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: July 6, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2051-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Part number 72023-02, Model Number VPR-GW-17. Five (5) guide wire pouches in one (1) guide wire box. For use with CSI Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy Devices (OAD), including Stealth 360 and Diamondback 360. Cardiovascular.

Reason for recall

The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-2051-2016
Date reported	July 6, 2016
Date initiated	June 13, 2016
Recalling firm	Cardiovascular Systems Inc
Firm location	Saint Paul, MN
Affected scope	190 units (38 - 5 pack shelf cartons)
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2051-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

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