Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 6, 2016
The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04.
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..
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.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2051-2016) was formally reported on July 6, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 13, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cardiovascular Systems Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 190 units (38 - 5 pack shelf cartons).
The documented reason for this recall is: The pouch label was missing the use by date (UBD) of 2018-04. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
190 units (38 - 5 pack shelf cartons)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
| 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.
What to do with this recall
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