Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure. Learn if your catheter is affected and what to do.
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 a specific type of cardiovascular catheter due to a risk of internal wires becoming exposed. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material could become exposed, revealing stainless-steel braid wires. This might cause unintended tissue damage or complications during procedures if the catheter is used without proper handling.
Cardiovascular patients undergoing procedures with the recalled catheter model are most at risk. Healthcare providers using this specific catheter for medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F, and the specific reference number SA6ELGAMALSH. The catheter is used for cardiovascular procedures and has a GTIN: 00613994824776.
Identify if your catheter matches the model, size, and reference number listed in the recall notice.
The recall states there is a potential risk of wire exposure, so it is not recommended for use until the remedy is applied.
Look for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F, and reference number SA6ELGAMALSH.
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-2699-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2699-2019 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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