Cook Medical recalls Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Grafts (ZTA2- prefix) due to potential PTFE coating scrapings that could cause intravascular embolization during deployment.
Affected devices may contain PTFE coating scrapings. Scrapings could be released during device deployment, potentially causing intravascular embolization.
Cook Medical is recalling certain Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Grafts because they may contain PTFE coating scrapings that could be released during deployment, potentially causing intravascular embolization. This is a serious medical risk that requires immediate attention.
The recalled devices may contain PTFE coating scrapings that could be released during deployment. These scrapings might travel through the bloodstream and block blood vessels, causing serious complications like embolism.
Patients who have received the recalled Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Grafts (ZTA2- prefix) from Cook Medical. Medical professionals using these devices for procedures are also at risk.
Check for the product name 'Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft' with Catalog Prefix ZTA2- and Reference Part Numbers listed in the recall. The specific part numbers and lots are detailed in the official recall notice.
Immediately discontinue use of the recalled Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Grafts if you have them.
The recall includes Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Grafts with Catalog Prefix ZTA2- and specific Reference Part Numbers listed in the notice.
Check the product name and Catalog Prefix (ZTA2-) along with the Reference Part Numbers provided in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the device and contact Cook Medical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0043-2026 — Cook Medical Cook Medical Hello, I own a Cook Medical that is covered by recall Z-0043-2026 from Cook Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
