Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters (6F SAL1.5) due to 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 for cardiovascular use. The catheters could have stainless steel wires exposed, which might cause injury during medical procedures.
The catheter's primary segment material may break off, exposing the underlying stainless steel braid wires. This could lead to injury if the wires cause tissue damage or kinking during procedures.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters could also be affected.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.5, .070", REF SA6SAL15. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994823175 and all lot/serial numbers.
Identify the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.5, .070", REF SA6SAL15. to confirm if it's affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so affected units should not be used until the remedy is applied.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.5, .070", REF SA6SAL15. with GTIN 00613994823175.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2741-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2741-2019 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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