Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0850-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Penumbra Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Quantity | 0 catheters |
| Location | Alameda, CA, United States |
Official product description
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7L138KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers aspiration from the Aspiration Pump to the site of occlusion to assist in the efficient removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.
Why the product was recalled
The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel damage, and subsequent patient injury or death.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: U.S. (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO , MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. And O.U.S (countries) of: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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