Medtronic recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure. Learn if your catheter is affected and what to do.
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 is recalling certain SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters used in cardiovascular procedures due to a risk of internal wires becoming exposed. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter may lose its primary segment material, exposing the underlying stainless-steel braid wires. This could cause damage to blood vessels or other complications during procedures if the catheter is used without proper care.
Cardiovascular surgeons and medical professionals who use the recalled catheters for procedures. Patients receiving these catheters during treatment may be at risk if the catheter is used incorrectly.
Check for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL5.0, .070", REF SA6JL50.' and the GTIN 00613994822079. All lot and serial numbers are included in the recall.
Identify the model and GTIN to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall states there is a potential risk of wire exposure, so it is not safe to use without checking if it is recalled.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Look for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL5.0, .070", REF SA6JL50.' and the GTIN 00613994822079.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2658-2019 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2658-2019 from Medtronic 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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