Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER models with potential wire exposure. Learn what to do if you own this device for cardiovascular procedures.
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 internal wires becoming exposed, which could cause complications during procedures. This affects patients who have this catheter for medical treatments.
The catheter may lose its protective outer layer, exposing thin stainless-steel wires. This could lead to complications like tissue damage or blockages during medical procedures.
Patients using this catheter for cardiovascular procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers sold for medical use.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F ECR3.5, .070", and reference number SA6ECR35. This product was sold for cardiovascular procedures.
Identify the model, size, and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so it is not recommended for use until the manufacturer provides a remedy.
Check the product details to confirm if it is affected; the manufacturer has not provided a specific remedy in this recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a replacement process or timeline.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2726-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2726-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
