Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2402-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Micro Therapeutics Inc., |
| Report date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Quantity | 16,169 total devices for all model/products |
| Location | Irvine, CA, United States |
Official product description
Pipeline Flex Embolization Device
Why the product was recalled
Due to potential push wire fractures in the delivery system during use. The issue presents as a fracture in the spiral cut area of the Hypotube.
Distribution information
U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV O.U.S.: Argentina, Brazil Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Austria, Belgium, Canary Island, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Tunisia, Reunion, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Republic of Korea.
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: Letter.
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