Medtronic 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 is recalling certain SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters used in cardiovascular procedures. The catheters may have stainless steel wires exposed, which could cause injury if used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material may degrade, exposing stainless steel braid wires. This could lead to injury if the wires cause tissue damage during procedures.
Cardiovascular professionals who use the recalled catheters for procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during procedures may also be affected.
Check for the model: SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, PK1, 47CM, 070", REF SA6PK1W. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994823007 and all lot/serial numbers.
Verify the model and serial numbers against the recall list provided by Medtronic.
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, PK1, 47CM, 070", REF SA6PK1W. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994823007 and all lot/serial numbers.
Contact Medtronic directly to confirm if your unit is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2601-2019 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2601-2019 from Medtronic 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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