FDA recall record

Concentric Medical Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by recall — FDA Z-2598-2014

Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.

Class IIclassification
Z-2598-2014official record ID
Sep 17, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2598-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmConcentric Medical Inc.
Report dateSep 17, 2014
Recall initiation dateJun 25, 2014
Quantity9 devices
LocationMountain View, CA, United States

Official product description

Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

Why the product was recalled

Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.

Distribution information

US Distribution including the states of PA, CA, TX, NM, and OH.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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