Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters due to potential loss of primary segment material exposing stainless-steel wires. Affected units have model numbers and serial numbers listed.
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 recall is due to a risk of primary segment material breaking and exposing underlying steel wires, which could cause serious injury during procedures.
The catheter's primary segment material can break, exposing the stainless-steel braid wires. This could lead to serious injury if the wires cause damage to blood vessels or tissues during procedures.
Cardiovascular professionals using the recalled catheters are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters may also be affected.
Check for the model number SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, SR4.0, 100CM, 070", REF SA6SR40. All units sold with this specific model have the GTIN: 00613994822772.
Verify the model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recalled model is SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, SR4.0, 100CM, 070", REF SA6SR40.
Check for the model number SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, SR4.0, 100CM, 070", REF SA6SR40. All units sold with this specific model have the GTIN: 00613994822772.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
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