FDAClass I · Medical device · Recalled May 13, 2026
Aurous Centimeter Sizing Catheter RPN N5 recall — Cook Incorporated
Hazard: Marker bands may be at an increased risk of cracking/breakage. Potential adverse events that may result include increased procedural time, harms associated with device fragmentation/separation, and vessel injury. In a worst-case scenario, device fragmentation and separation may cause life-threatening harm or death.
Class I: most serious — reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
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Description
Aurous Centimeter Sizing Catheter RPN N5.0-35-100-P-10S-PIG-CSC-20-01 GPN G47308 Sizing catheters are single-use, sterile catheters with gold marker bands. These catheters are for use in angiographic procedures and available in a variety of lengths (70 and 100 cm) and tip configurations (straight, PIG, and VCF).
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Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked July 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM UTC.