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Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recalls Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102
Recalled April 30, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1485-2014 · Merit Medical Systems
Hazard
Discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. This lot was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA35260EX, which has an angled tip, standard shaft and Chinese unit labeling. · FDA Class II
Units
173
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Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and China. No military/govt/VA consignees.
Description
Discrepancy between the carton and unit labeling for the Merit Laureate Hydrophilic 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTFS35260EX, which has a straight tip and a stiff shaft. This lot was partially mixed with another lot of Laureate 0.035" 260 cm Guide Wire, catalog number LWSTDA35260EX, which has an angled tip, standard shaft and Chinese unit labeling.
Product
Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102").
Manufacturer(s)
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →