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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-01260-1
Product Name/Description	HT Connect Peripheral Guide Wires (used for percutaneous transluminal Agioplasty (PTA) in peripheral arteries) Part Numbers: 1012587, 1012588, 1012589, 1012590, 1012591, 1012592, 1012593, 1012594 and 1012595 ARTG Number: 191394
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date	27/11/2013
Responsible Entity	Abbott Vascular Division of Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Abbott Vascular has initiated a recall action for HT Connect Peripheral Guide Wires due to a small number of devices exhibiting partial delamination of the PTFE coating. The potential risks associated with delimination of the coating include embolism, thrombus and occlusion in the peripheral vessels.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Abbott Vascular is requesting users to immediately remove and quarantine all affected part numbers and return to Abbott Vascular. Abbott Vascular is replacing returned units with similar product, pending availability. Abbott Vascular has ceased distribution of the product while investigating and correcting the issue.
Contact Information	1800 550 939 - Abbott Vascular Customer Service