Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Medtronic Archer Super Stiff Guidewire 0.035 inch (0.89mm) Recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Due to Medtronic has identified an issue with a specific...

Date: March 13, 2013
Company: Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 225 units

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: FL, MN, OH

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report