Medtronic Vascular recalls angiographic guidewire components with model numbers 107042, 107044, etc. due to improper sterilization process. Affected items may not be safe for medical use.
The component part numbers intended for shipment to a third-party, where they are further processed into kits and sterilized were instead shipped directly to customers.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling specific angiographic guidewire components that were shipped directly to customers instead of being processed for sterilization. This means the components may not be safe for medical use as they were not properly sterilized.
The components were intended for shipment to third parties for further processing and sterilization but were shipped directly to customers. This means they may not have been properly sterilized, potentially leading to infection risks during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and medical facilities that use these specific guidewire components for procedures. Patients receiving procedures with these components are at risk of improper sterilization.
Check for model numbers 107042, 107044, 107447, 110003, 110004 or serial numbers listed in the recall notice. These components are used in angiographic procedures and were shipped without proper sterilization.
Identify the model number or serial number on the component to determine if it is affected by this recall.
The components were shipped directly to customers instead of being processed for sterilization, meaning they may not be safe for medical use.
Check the model number or serial number to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Medtronic Vascular for further instructions.
Yes, the components may not have been properly sterilized, which could lead to infection risks during medical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1860-2021 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-1860-2021 from Medtronic Vascular. 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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