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FDA Devices Critical Class I Completed

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, EBU4.0, 110CM.070", REF SA6EBU40A. for cardiovascular use

Reported: October 9, 2019 Initiated: March 15, 2019 #Z-2578-2019

Product Description

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, EBU4.0, 110CM.070", REF SA6EBU40A. for cardiovascular use

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for extensive loss of primary segment material exposing underlying stainless-steel braid wires on a subset of 6F Sherpa catheters.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Vascular
Units Affected
17 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution to US, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom
Location
Danvers, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, EBU4.0, 110CM.070", REF SA6EBU40A. for cardiovascular use. Recalled by Medtronic Vascular. Units affected: 17 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential for extensive loss of primary segment material exposing underlying stainless-steel braid wires on a subset of 6F Sherpa catheters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 9, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2578-2019.