Lot recall of cardiac guide wire, OptiMed Medizinische Instrumente GmbH
2012.02.17
Product group Injections / Infusions / Transfusions / Dialysis - catheters
Reference 00776/12
The OptiMed Medizinische Instrumente GmbH recalls one lot number of a cardiac guide wire from the market. In the affected lot the wires were inserted into the dispenser with the wrong side in front. If the wire is inserted into the patient with the stiff end in front, this may lead to vessel injuries (Field Safety Notice available in German only).