Medtronic recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure risk during cardiovascular procedures. Affected units have a risk of stainless steel wires becoming exposed.
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 because a subset may have a risk of stainless steel wires becoming exposed. This could lead to complications during medical procedures.
The catheter's primary segment material may become exposed, revealing stainless steel braid wires. This could cause complications during procedures like kinking or blockages.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use the recalled catheters during procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters are also affected.
Check for the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ECR4.0, .070", REF SA6ECR40. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994824820 and all lot/serial numbers.
Verify the model and serial numbers against the recall list provided by Medtronic.
The recall states that a subset of these catheters may have a risk of wire exposure, so they should not be used until the recall is addressed.
Check the model SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ECR4.0, .070", REF SA6ECR40. with GTIN 00613994824820 and all lot/serial numbers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2731-2019 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2731-2019 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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