Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters (6F, AL1.0 90CM.070" ref SA6AL10D) due to potential exposure of stainless-steel wires. Affected users should contact for details.
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 because it may expose underlying steel wires, which could cause injury during use. This risk applies to certain models sold with specific serial numbers.
The catheter may lose its primary protective layer, exposing thin stainless-steel wires. If these wires become tangled or kinked during procedures, they could cause injury to blood vessels or tissue.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical professionals who use the SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheter for procedures are most at risk. Patients using this device are not directly affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F, length 90cm.070", and reference number SA6AL10D. The product was sold with specific serial numbers and lot numbers.
Reach out to Medtronic Vascular for specific instructions on how to verify your product and get replacement or repair options.
The recall indicates a potential risk, but the catheter is generally safe. Affected users should contact Medtronic Vascular for guidance.
Look for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F, length 90cm.070", and reference number SA6AL10D on the product label.
Contact Medtronic Vascular directly to confirm if your specific model is affected and receive instructions for next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2566-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2566-2019 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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