Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters (6F SAL1.0) due to potential wire exposure. Affected units may cause injury during procedures. Contact for return instructions.
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 certain SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for cardiovascular use. The catheters could expose underlying steel wires, risking injury during procedures.
The catheter's primary segment material can break off, exposing the steel braid wires. This could cause injury during procedures if the wires become tangled or kinked.
Cardiovascular professionals using the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters may also be affected.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.0, .070", REF SA6SAL10. on the product or packaging. All units sold with this specific GTIN: 00613994823199 are affected.
Identify the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.0, .070", REF SA6SAL10. on the product or packaging.
Reach out to Medtronic Vascular for return or repair instructions as the remedy is not specified in the recall.
The recall states there is a potential for wire exposure, so it is not safe to use without checking the recall status.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.0, .070", REF SA6SAL10. on the product or packaging. All units with GTIN 00613994823199 are affected.
Contact Medtronic Vascular for return or repair instructions as the remedy is not specified in the recall.
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