Medtronic Vascular recalls SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F LCB SH, .070" REF SA6LCBSH for cardiovascular use due to potential loss of primary segment material exposing stainless-steel wires. Affected units may require replacement.
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 could expose underlying steel wires, risking serious injury during procedures. This affects only the 6F Sherpa NX model with the reference number SA6LCBSH.
The catheter's primary segment material could break off during use, exposing the stainless-steel braid wires. This might cause injury to the patient's blood vessels or lead to complications during the procedure.
Cardiovascular doctors and medical staff who use this catheter during procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this specific model are also affected.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F LCB SH, and the reference number SA6LCBSH. The product was sold with the GTIN 00613994821690.
Identify the model, size, and reference number to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The recall states there is a potential risk of wire exposure, so it is not safe to use without replacement.
Check for the model name 'SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER', size 6F LCB SH, and reference number SA6LCBSH.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Medtronic Vascular directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2735-2019 — Medtr: Vascular Medtr: Vascular Hello, I own a Medtr: Vascular that is covered by recall Z-2735-2019 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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