Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters (6F, HSI SH, 100CM) due to potential loss of primary segment material exposing steel wires. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
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 that could expose steel wires inside the device. This risk might cause complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material could become exposed, revealing stainless-steel braid wires. This might cause unintended damage to blood vessels or tissues during procedures if the catheter is used without proper handling.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use the SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheter (6F, HSI SH, 100CM) are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with this catheter may also be affected.
Check for the model: SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, HSI SH, 100CM, 070", REF SA6HSISH. All units sold with specific lot/serial numbers are affected.
Identify the model, size, and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall states there is a potential risk of wire exposure, so affected units should not be used until the remedy is applied.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Check for the model: SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, HSI SH, 100CM, 070", REF SA6HSISH. All units with specific lot/serial numbers are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2582-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2582-2019 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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