Reported Mar 22, 2017 · Terminated

.045 X 6 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0029-S, Sterile 10 pack of WS-1106ST and has a 6 inch length and 0.045 inch…

Acumed LLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Acumed LLC · 5885 NW Cornelius Pass Rd · Hillsboro, OR · 97124-9432

Is this the product you have?

  • .045 X 6 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0029-S, Sterile 10 pack of WS-1106ST and has a 6 inch length and 0.045 inch diameter. .054 X 7 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0031-S, Sterile 10 Pack of WS-1407ST and has a 7 inch length and 0.054 inch diameter. These guide wires are an orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Lot codes and dates
  • 045
  • X 6 ST Guide Wire Lot number391681 .054
  • X 7 ST Guide Wire Lot number391680
Amount recalled
24 units of .045 X 6 ST Guide Wire and 25 units of .054 X 7 ST Guide Wire

Why it was recalled

Guide wires sized as .045 X 6 were mis-packaged as .054 X 7 guide wires and those sized as .054 X 7 were mis- packaged as .045 X 6 guide wires. There is a possibility that using the incorrect guide wire size can cause health hazards, such as mal or nonunion, need for revision surgery, and histological response (if wire breaks).

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 19, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:15 PM UTC

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