Micrus Endovascular Corporation Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Micrus Endovascular Corporation. San Jose, CA Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Micrus Endovascular Corporation. San Jose, CA
Brand
Micrus Endovascular Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots including F22741, F22742, F22743, F22744, F22745, F22746, F22747, F22749.
Products Sold
All lots including F22741, F22742, F22743, F22744, F22745, F22746, F22747, F22749.
Micrus Endovascular Corporation is recalling Micrus brand WATUSI Guidewire 0.014'' - Soft Tip, Catalog Number; WST 140205-00; Distributed by Mic due to During use, the introducer may cause the guide wire''s coating to strip off and may result in loose material which could break free and enter the bloo. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During use, the introducer may cause the guide wire''s coating to strip off and may result in loose material which could break free and enter the blood stream.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 9/8/06 the firm issued letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026