Medtronic recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential wire exposure risk during cardiovascular procedures. Affected models include 6F SAL3.0, .070" with reference SA6SAL30. No remedy details provided in recall notice.
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 potentially cause serious complications during medical procedures if the catheter is used improperly.
The catheter's primary segment material could become exposed, revealing underlying stainless-steel braid wires. This might cause unintended movement or damage during procedures, potentially leading to serious complications.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use the recalled catheters for procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during procedures may also be affected.
Check for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL3.0, .070"' with reference number SA6SAL30. The product was sold with GTIN 00613994823113 and all lot/serial numbers.
Identify the model and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so affected catheters should not be used until the manufacturer provides a remedy.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
Check for the model 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL3.0, .070"' with reference SA6SAL30 and GTIN 00613994823113.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2720-2019 — Medtronic Vascular Medtronic Vascular Hello, I own a Medtronic Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2720-2019 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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