Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.: Reports of outer polymer jacket to the core wire being damaged during use on the HydroFinity Guidewire.

Agency Publication Date: June 25, 2014

Affected Products

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Angled Tip, 150 CM Length Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPRA35150 - all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Angled Tip, 180 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPRA35180 - all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Angled Tip, 260 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPRA35260- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Straight Tip, 150 CM Length Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPRS35150- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile.Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Straight Tip, 180 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interve

Model HPRS35180- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Standard Shaft, Straight Tip, 260 CM Length Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPRS35260- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Angled Tip, 150 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSA35150- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire;Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Angled Tip, 180 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA Manufactured in Costa Rica. The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSA35180- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire;Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Angled Tip, 260 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSA35260- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Straight Tip, 150 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSS35150- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Straight Tip, 180 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA. The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSS35180- all lots.

Product: HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Straight Tip, 260 CM Length; Manufactured for Covidien, Plymouth, MN; Manufactured by: NDC Inc., Fremont, CA; Manufactured in Costa Rica The HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire facilitates the introduction and placement of catheters and interventional devices to the desired anatomical location during diagnostic or interventional procedures.

Model HPSS35260- all lots.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 68419

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 12 products (8485 in US, 9595 - ROW - total, all models)

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