Recall Z-0308-2017— Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

Class I · Terminated

Class I FDA medical device recall by Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular, initiated 2016-10-05, terminated 2017-10-11. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Alligator Retrieval Device The device is intended for use in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal. Catalog No. FA-88810-20V04 FA-88810-20V06 FA-88810-30V04 FA-88810-30V06 FA-88810-40V04 FA-88810-40V06 FA-88810-50V04 FA-88810-50V06. Reason: Delamination and detachment of the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating material may lead to PTFE coating in the blood stream..

Recalling firm
Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-10-05
Terminated
2017-10-11
Firm location
Irvine, CA, United States

Product description

Alligator Retrieval Device The device is intended for use in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal. Catalog No. FA-88810-20V04 FA-88810-20V06 FA-88810-30V04 FA-88810-30V06 FA-88810-40V04 FA-88810-40V06 FA-88810-50V04 FA-88810-50V06

Reason for recall

Delamination and detachment of the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating material may lead to PTFE coating in the blood stream.

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