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FDA Device recall Z-1017-2013

Medtronic Archer Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 inch (0.89mm), Model ARCSJ200W. Intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during…

On 2013-04-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Medtronic Archer Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 inch (0.89mm), Model ARCSJ200W. Intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during… by Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, citing medtronic has identified an issue with a specific lot of the Archer 0.035 inch (0.89mm) Super Stiff Guidewire, model ARCSJ200W, where the PTFE (Teflon) coating has the potential t….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1017-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-03-13
Published2013-04-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyMedtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
DistributionFL, MN, OH

Product

Medtronic Archer Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 inch (0.89mm), Model ARCSJ200W. Intended to facilitate catheter placement and exchange during procedures in the aorta.

Reason

Medtronic has identified an issue with a specific lot of the Archer 0.035 inch (0.89mm) Super Stiff Guidewire, model ARCSJ200W, where the PTFE (Teflon) coating has the potential to separate from the wire during in-vivo use.

Identifiers

code_infoLot number GFWA0387

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1017-2013%22

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