Terminated

ATTAIN HYBRID Guide Wire; Models: GWR419478, GWR419488, GWR419688 The Attain Hybrid guide wire is intended to aid in the placement of Medtronic transvenous left ventricular leads in the coronary vasculature.

FDA Recall Z-0265-2014 · Posted 2013-11-15

Recalling FirmMedtronic Vascular

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeDQX

Date Initiated2013-10-21

Date Terminated2014-12-15

Product Quantity1674

Reason for Recall

Potential for PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) coating to delaminate and detach from Guidewire.

Firm Action

The firm, Medtronic, sent a "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated October 21, 2013 (in the US via UPS overnight service, 1-day delivery) to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately remove and quarantine all potentially affected guidewires that remain in inventory; return the affected product to Medtronic; if replacement product is needed, your Medtronic representative can assist you with identifying suitable replacement product, and to complete and return the Customer Confirmation Certificate confirming receipt of the notification via fax to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality (100% customer confirmations will be required). Should have any questions, please contact your Medtronic Representative or call 763-526-2513. Notifications to customers concerning the additional affected product began December 19, 2013 (in the US via UPS overnight service, 1-day delivery). Customers are requested to return a Confirmation Certificate confirming their receipt of the notification. 100% customer confirmations will be required from the additional consignees.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and countries of: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong,Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nepal, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Yemen.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K063210ATTAIN HYBRID GUIDE WIRES, MODEL GWR419378, GWR419388, GWR419478, GWR419488Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Management · 2007-03-15

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.