Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Manufactured for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112, USA. The ViperWire atherectomy guide wire has a shaft diameter of 0.014" and is constructed of stainless steel with a smooth finish and is silicone coated. The spring tip configuration is atraumatic, radiopaque, and can be bent to form a steerable system. Recall
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Product
Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Manufactured for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112, USA. The ViperWire atherectomy guide wire has a shaft diameter of 0.014" and is constructed of stainless steel with a smooth finish and is silicone coated. The spring tip configuration is atraumatic, radiopaque, and can be bent to form a steerable system.
Brand
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot: P1406641
Products Sold
Lot: P1406641
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. is recalling Diamondback 360, CSI ViperWire Orbital Atherectomy Guide Wire, REF: GW14335FRM. Sterilized with Et due to CSI is recalling 10 devices due to a mislabeling of the shelf life as shown on the device labeling. The labeling shown on the affected devices repres. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
CSI is recalling 10 devices due to a mislabeling of the shelf life as shown on the device labeling. The labeling shown on the affected devices represents a 24 month shelf life rather than a 6 month shelf life that should have been indicated.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Customer letters were FedEx'd to CSI Sales Professionals on 03/16/2009, who delivered the letters and helped coordinate the removals of affected product. The letter identified the product, provided a description of the issue and provided instructions to immediately remove from use and return the affected guidewires to CSI. A Customer Acknowledgement Form was asked to be completed and returned with the devices.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026