Alligator Retrieval Device (ARD). Used in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: ARD Model/ Lot FA8881040 / 9769118 FA8881030 / 9816048 FA8881040 / 9754682 FA8881050 / 9772283 FA8881040 / 9752800 FA8881030 / 9751662 FA8881030 / 9773525 FA8881020 / 9832735 FA8881040 / 9757667 FA8881020 / 9774620 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881040 / 9758530 FA8881020 / 9774620 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881030 / 9758532 FA8881030 / 9783730 FA8881020 / 9836553 FA8881050 / 9760946 FA8881040 / 9786013 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881030 / 9761690 FA8881040 / 9787928 FA8881050 / 9848544 FA8881020 / 9761692 FA8881030 / 9791385 FA8881030 / 9848543 FA8881030 / 9758532 FA8881040 / 9793305 FA8881030 / 9853152 FA8881040 / 9764206 FA8881030 / 9798648 FA8881030 / 9854769 FA8881040 / 9764206 FA8881030 / 9798648 FA8881030 / 9858153 FA8881040 / 9764212 FA8881050 / 9801041 FA8881030 / 9865759 FA8881030 / 9766949 FA8881020 / 9811215 FA8881050 / 9868025 FA8881030 / 9769117 FA8881030 / 9813908
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
- Reason for Recall:
- Potential for the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating to delaminate and detach from the delivery wire.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Alligator Retrieval Device (ARD). Used in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
ARD Model/ Lot FA8881040 / 9769118 FA8881030 / 9816048 FA8881040 / 9754682 FA8881050 / 9772283 FA8881040 / 9752800 FA8881030 / 9751662 FA8881030 / 9773525 FA8881020 / 9832735 FA8881040 / 9757667 FA8881020 / 9774620 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881040 / 9758530 FA8881020 / 9774620 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881030 / 9758532 FA8881030 / 9783730 FA8881020 / 9836553 FA8881050 / 9760946 FA8881040 / 9786013 FA8881030 / 9834039 FA8881030 / 9761690 FA8881040 / 9787928 FA8881050 / 9848544 FA8881020 / 9761692 FA8881030 / 9791385 FA8881030 / 9848543 FA8881030 / 9758532 FA8881040 / 9793305 FA8881030 / 9853152 FA8881040 / 9764206 FA8881030 / 9798648 FA8881030 / 9854769 FA8881040 / 9764206 FA8881030 / 9798648 FA8881030 / 9858153 FA8881040 / 9764212 FA8881050 / 9801041 FA8881030 / 9865759 FA8881030 / 9766949 FA8881020 / 9811215 FA8881050 / 9868025 FA8881030 / 9769117 FA8881030 / 9813908
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1454-2014
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