Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure risk. 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 used improperly.
The catheter may have stainless steel braid wires exposed due to loss of primary segment material. This could lead to injury if the catheter is used during procedures without proper protection.
Cardiovascular professionals who use these catheters for procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with the recalled catheters could be affected if the catheter is used incorrectly.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SCR3.5 SH, .070", REF SA6SCR35SH. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994822604 and all lot/serial numbers.
Identify the model and serial number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so it is recommended to check if your catheter is affected before use.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SCR3.5 SH, .070", REF SA6SCR35SH. with GTIN 00613994822604.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2738-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2738-2019 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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