Microvention Microplex 18 Coil System Missing Implant Coil Hazard

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Recalling firmMicrovention, Inc.35 Enterprise, N/A · Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-2601

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What happened, in plain English

Microvention is recalling certain endovascular coil systems that may have missing implant coils. This could lead to improper treatment of vascular issues if the coils are not fully installed. Affected products have specific reference numbers and were sold with certain lot codes.

Why it’s dangerous

The devices may be missing the implant coil, which is critical for properly blocking blood flow to vascular issues. If the coil is missing, the procedure may not work as intended, potentially requiring additional treatment.

Who’s affected

Patients undergoing endovascular procedures for vascular malformations or aneurysms who use the specific Microvention coil systems. Medical professionals using these products for vascular occlusion are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for reference numbers 180520HC-R-V or 181230HC-R-V on the product label. The product was sold with specific lot codes: 1903135RE for the first reference and 1903085RE for the second.

Brand
Microvention
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Label
Look for reference numbers 180520HC-R-V or 181230HC-R-V on the product label.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific hazard with these coils?

The devices may be missing the implant coil, which is critical for properly blocking blood flow to vascular issues.

What reference numbers are affected?

Reference numbers 180520HC-R-V and 181230HC-R-V are affected.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for reference numbers 180520HC-R-V or 181230HC-R-V on the product label, and look for lot codes 1903135RE or 1903085RE.

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Subject: Recall Z-1396-2020 — Microvention Microvention

Hello,

I own a Microvention that is covered by recall Z-1396-2020 from Microvention.

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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1396-2020 (November 22, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1396-2020 to see it in context.
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