Medtronic Vascular recalls specific SHERPA NX Active Guiding Catheters for potential loss of primary segment material exposing stainless-steel wires. Affected units have model SA6ERADLSH and GTIN 00613994824738.
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 serious complications. This affects only certain models with the reference number SA6ERADLSH.
The catheter's primary segment material may break off, exposing the internal stainless-steel braid wires. This could lead to complications like kinking, blockages, or damage to blood vessels during procedures.
Cardiovascular patients and medical professionals using the specific catheter model. Those with the model reference SA6ERADLSH are most at risk.
Check for the model reference SA6ERADLSH on the catheter. The product has a GTIN of 00613994824738 and was sold for cardiovascular use.
Look for the model reference SA6ERADLSH and GTIN 00613994824738 on the catheter packaging or label.
The recall indicates a potential risk, so affected units should not be used until the manufacturer provides guidance.
Check for the model reference SA6ERADLSH and GTIN 00613994824738 on the catheter packaging or label.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2732-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2732-2019 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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