Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for possible 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 a specific model of SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheter used in cardiovascular procedures. The recall is due to a potential risk of stainless steel wires becoming exposed, which could cause injury during medical procedures.
The catheter's primary segment material could become exposed, revealing stainless steel braid wires. This exposure might lead to injury during medical procedures if the wires are accidentally contacted.
Healthcare professionals using the catheter for cardiovascular procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this catheter may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, CHAMP0.5 SH, 100CM.070"' and the reference number 'SA6CHAMP05SH'. The product was sold with a specific GTIN: 00613994823427.
Identify the model and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk of wire exposure, so it is not recommended for use until the remedy is applied.
Contact Medtronic Vascular directly to confirm if your specific model is affected and follow their instructions.
Look for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, CHAMP0.5 SH, 100CM.070"' and the reference number 'SA6CHAMP05SH'.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2574-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2574-2019 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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