Medtronic Vascular recalls 6F Sherpa NX Active Guiding Catheters (REF SA6MAC30) due to potential 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 certain 6F Sherpa NX Active Guiding Catheters for cardiovascular use because a subset may have stainless steel wires exposed. This could cause injury during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter may have stainless steel braid wires exposed due to loss of primary segment material. This exposure could lead to injury if the catheter is used during medical procedures.
Cardiovascular professionals using the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters could also be affected.
Check for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC3.0 .070"' with reference number SA6MAC30. All units sold with this specific model and reference number are affected.
Identify the model and reference number on the catheter packaging or label to confirm if it matches the recalled version.
Reach out to Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled catheter.
The recall indicates a potential hazard, so it is not safe to use without confirming it is not the recalled model.
Check for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC3.0 .070"' with reference number SA6MAC30.
Contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr:1 to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2635-2019 — Medtr:1 Medtr:1 Hello, I own a Medtr:1 that is covered by recall Z-2635-2019 from Medtr:1. 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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