Microvention ERIC Retrieval Device Recall: Incorrect Expiration Dates
Microvention recalls ERIC Retrieval Devices with incorrect 5-year expiration dates (should be 3 years). Affected models include ER173020, ER174030, and ER176044. Contact for details.
Lower-risk recall
Due to Retrieval Device product labels stating the incorrect expiration dates that (5 years instead of 3 years) which extends beyond their true expiration date.
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What happened, in plain English
Microvention is recalling ERIC Retrieval Devices that have incorrect expiration dates listed as 5 years instead of the required 3 years. This could lead to device failure after the true expiration date, potentially causing safety issues during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54325-microvention-eric-retrieval-device-recall-incorrect-expiration-dates.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54325-microvention-eric-retrieval-device-recall-incorrect-expiration-dates · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3157-2024
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“Microvention ERIC Retrieval Device Recall: Incorrect Expiration Dates.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54325-microvention-eric-retrieval-device-recall-incorrect-expiration-dates. Based on FDA recall #Z-3157-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3157-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device's expiration date is incorrectly labeled as 5 years instead of the standard 3 years. This means the device could become ineffective or unsafe after the true expiration date, potentially causing complications during medical procedures.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using the ERIC Retrieval Device for stroke treatment are most at risk. Patients receiving the device during procedures may be affected if the device expires prematurely.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers ER173020, ER174030, or ER176044 on the device. The lot/batch numbers listed in the recall notice also identify affected units.
- Brand
Microvention- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Expiration
Verify the expiration date on the device label; it should be 3 years from the manufacturing date, not 5 years.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 16 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, FL, IN, LA, MA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX and VA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 51 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the affected device?
Contact Microvention directly to confirm if your device is affected and follow their instructions for verification or replacement.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-3157-2024 (August 5, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3157-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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