Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) The Pipeline Embolization Device is indicated for the endovascular treatment of adults (22 years of age and older) with large or giant wide-necked intracranial aneurysms in the internal carotid artery from the petrous to the superior hypophyseal segments.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model/Lot Numbers: FA-71400-25 / 9747602 FA-77350-18 / 9749412 FA-77400-20 / 9759088 FA-71500-35 / 9747604 FA-77375-16 / 9744487 FA-77425-16 / 9752788 FA-77300-16 / 9757068 FA-77375-20 / 9757065 FA-77425-20 / 9744123 FA-77325-14 / 9759141 FA-77400-14 / 9757233 FA-77425-20 / 9752438 FA-77325-16 / 9753034 FA-77400-14 / 9768698 FA-77450-18 / 9753033 FA-77325-16 / 9757024 FA-77400-16 / 9743468 FA-77475-20 / 9752787 FA-77325-18 / 9759560 FA-77400-18 / 9751579 FA-77500-20 / 9750678 FA-77350-16 / 9752785 FA-77400-20 / 9755707
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Covidien Neurovascular has initiated the recall of several lots of Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) because the Instructions For Use (IFU) do not include the following contraindication: Patients in whom a pre-existing stent is in place in the parent artery at the target aneurysm location. Additionally, the designation of aspirin and clopidogrel was missing from the following contraindication "
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) The Pipeline Embolization Device is indicated for the endovascular treatment of adults (22 years of age and older) with large or giant wide-necked intracranial aneurysms in the internal carotid artery from the petrous to the superior hypophyseal segments.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model/Lot Numbers: FA-71400-25 / 9747602 FA-77350-18 / 9749412 FA-77400-20 / 9759088 FA-71500-35 / 9747604 FA-77375-16 / 9744487 FA-77425-16 / 9752788 FA-77300-16 / 9757068 FA-77375-20 / 9757065 FA-77425-20 / 9744123 FA-77325-14 / 9759141 FA-77400-14 / 9757233 FA-77425-20 / 9752438 FA-77325-16 / 9753034 FA-77400-14 / 9768698 FA-77450-18 / 9753033 FA-77325-16 / 9757024 FA-77400-16 / 9743468 FA-77475-20 / 9752787 FA-77325-18 / 9759560 FA-77400-18 / 9751579 FA-77500-20 / 9750678 FA-77350-16 / 9752785 FA-77400-20 / 9755707

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, AZ, KY, MO, NC, GA, WI, OR, FL, NY, CA, IL, TN, NV, TX, CO, MA, IA, UT, VA

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2045-2013

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Pipeline Flex Embolization Device

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Class I - Dangerous

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.

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Embolization device delivery system may fracture at the distal section during device implantation. A weakened bond may result in unintended separation, where the distal portion of the device delivery system remains in the patient. If a Pipeline Flex embolization device has already been implanted successfully, there is no increased risk to patients due to this issue.

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