The FDA announced on Dec. 11, 2024, that MICROVENTION INC. is recalling MicoVention Terumo LVIS Intraluminal Support Devices due to a potential for the PTFE material encasing the stent loop to prevent the stent from being pushed out of the introducer.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: MicoVention Terumo
- Product: LVIS Intraluminal Support Device
- REF: 213522-CAS
- Size: od, 3.5 mm, TL 22 mm, WL 18 mm
- Lot number: 0000456768
The hazard
The hazard is the potential for Polytetrafluoethylene (PTFE) material encasing the stent loop to prevent the stent from being pushed out of the introducer, according to the FDA.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show MICROVENTION INC. has 15 other recalls on record since 2017-08-07. Other recent recalls of similar products include Merit Medical Allwell Angioplasty Pack Recall (2025-12-04), Soft-Vu Angiographic Catheter Recall (2026-03-03) and INSPIREMD CGuard Prime Carotid Stent System Recall (2026-05-01).