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Health product recall

Abbott Hi-Torque Connect Guidwires (2013-11-25)

Starting date:
November 25, 2013
Posting date:
November 29, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-37027

Recalled products

  1. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect Straight Guidewires
  2. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect Flex Straight Guidewires
  3. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect 250t Straight Guidewires

Reason

A small number of HT Connect peripheral guide wires have exhibited partial delamination of the PTFE coating. To date, the frequency of worldwide reported incidents of delamination of the coating is 0.08%. While there have been no long term or irreversible patient effects reported, potential risks associated with delamination of the coating include embolism, thrombus and occlusion in peripheral vessels.

Affected products

A. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect Straight Guidewires

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 1012587
  • 1012588
  • 1012589
Companies
Manufacturer

Abbott Vascular

3200 Lakeside Drive

Santa Clara

95054-2807

California

UNITED STATES


B. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect Flex Straight Guidewires

 

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 1012590
  • 1012591
  • 1012592
Companies
Manufacturer

Abbott Vascular

3200 Lakeside Drive

Santa Clara

95054-2807

California

UNITED STATES


C. Abbott Hi-Torque Connect 250T Straight Guidewires

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number
  • 1012593
  • 1012594
  • 1012595
Companies
Manufacturer

Abbott Vascular

3200 Lakeside Drive

Santa Clara

95054-2807

California

UNITED STATES