FDA Recall Open, Classified

GALT Guidewire REF SGW-051-07 Guidewires are intended for use in percutaneous procedures, to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices within the Coronary and peripheral vasculature.

Recall: Z-1734-2025 · Initiated March 27, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1734-2025
Event Number
96622
Firm
Galt Medical Corporation
FEI Number
3000718472
Product Code
DQX
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 27, 2025
Posted
May 7, 2025
Address
2220 Merritt Dr, Garland, TX, 75041-6137

Description

GALT Guidewire REF SGW-051-07 Guidewires are intended for use in percutaneous procedures, to introduce and position catheters and other interventional devices within the Coronary and peripheral vasculature.

Reason

Due to a potential open seal in the sterile barrier packaging.

Action

On 03/27/2025, the firm emailed customers an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter informing them that affected products may have an open seal in the sterile barrier packaging that will render the product non-sterile and will increase the risk of patient harm due to microbial and environmental contamination. Customers are instructed to: 1.DO NOT USE OR DISTRIBUTE THE DEVICEs LISTED IN THIS RECALL. Identify and segregate the affected lot(s) that are in their possession as well as those in the possession of their end-users. 2. Complete the enclosed Field Correction Reply Forms and email or fax them to the attention of the Corrections Coordinator at [email protected] or 214-778-1433. We have enclosed two forms: one to account for inventory at their facility and the other for capturing these exact details from their end users. The form lists the product number, lot number, and quantity that the firm's records indicate their facility has received. It is essential that, even if they do not have any product remaining in their possession, they complete the attached forms (Attachment A & B), indicating zero quantity to be returned, and email or fax the forms to GALT MEDICAL CORP. 3. Ship the returned product to GALT MEDICAL CORP. using Galt s carrier account information listed on the forms. 4. Reference Return Authorization Number RMA# 1200 on the outside of the shipping box and include a copy of the Field Correction Reply Forms with their shipment. 5. Once the completed Field Correction Reply Forms have been received and processed, Galt will issue a credit to customers for the returned product. Please place a new purchase order (PO), noting Replacement Parts for new products. For questions, contact Quality Director at 1-214-778-1306

Distribution

Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, FL, GA, IL, MA, OH, PA, and UT. The countries of Canada, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Qatar, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

100 guidewires