Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters with potential for stainless steel wire exposure. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers. 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 a specific type of cardiovascular catheter due to a risk of stainless steel wires becoming exposed inside the catheter. This could potentially cause serious complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material could become exposed, revealing the underlying stainless steel braid wires. This might cause damage to blood vessels or other tissues during procedures if the catheter is used without proper care.
Healthcare professionals using the SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheter for cardiovascular procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F AL3.0 SH, .070", and reference number SA6AL30SH. The product was sold with specific lot and serial numbers.
Identify the model, size, and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
Reach out to Medtronic Vascular for specific return or repair instructions based on your product details.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so affected units should not be used until the manufacturer provides instructions.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F AL3.0 SH, .070", and reference number SA6AL30SH.
Contact Medtronic Vascular directly for specific return or repair instructions based on your product details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2672-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2672-2019 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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