Medtronic recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for possible wire exposure risk during cardiovascular procedures. Affected models include 6F MP2, .070" with REF SA6MP2. No remedy details provided in recall notice.
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 due to a risk of internal wires becoming exposed. This could potentially cause complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter may lose its primary segment material, exposing underlying stainless-steel wires. This could lead to complications during procedures if the wires become tangled or cause injury.
Cardiovascular surgeons and medical professionals who use the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters may also be affected.
Check for the model 6F MP2, .070" with reference number SA6MP2. The catheter is used for cardiovascular procedures and has a GTIN: 00613994822468.
Identify if your catheter matches the model 6F MP2, .070" with reference number SA6MP2.
The recall indicates a potential risk, but the product is not unsafe for all users. Only specific models with the described issue are affected.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic directly for further instructions.
Check for the model 6F MP2, .070" with reference number SA6MP2. The catheter is used for cardiovascular procedures and has a GTIN: 00613994822468.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2682-2019 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2682-2019 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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