Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure. Affected units may have stainless steel wires exposed, risking injury during procedures.
There is a potential for extensive loss of primary segment material exposing underlying stainless-steel braid wires on a subset of 6F Sherpa catheters.
Medtronic Vascular is recalling certain SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters used in cardiovascular procedures. The catheters could have stainless steel wires exposed, which might cause injury if the device is used improperly.
The catheter may lose its primary segment material, exposing the underlying stainless-steel braid wires. This could lead to injury if the wires become tangled or cause damage during procedures.
Cardiovascular professionals who use the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters could face injury if the device malfunctions.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F RBU4.5, .070", REF SA6RBU45. The product was sold with GTIN: 00613994822932 and all lot/serial numbers.
Identify the model and serial numbers to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so affected catheters should not be used until the remedy is applied.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F RBU4.5, .070", REF SA6RBU45. with GTIN: 00613994822932.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2667-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2667-2019 from Medtr: 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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