Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure risk. Affected units have a risk of stainless-steel wires becoming exposed during use.
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 stainless-steel wires becoming exposed inside the device. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material can become exposed, revealing stainless-steel braid wires. This could cause injury or complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used without proper care.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F AL1.5 SH, .070", and reference number SA6AL15SH. The product was sold with a GTIN: 00613994823748.
Identify the model, size, and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall states there is a potential risk of wire exposure, so it is not safe to use without checking if it is affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F AL1.5 SH, .070", and reference number SA6AL15SH.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2717-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2717-2019 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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