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 - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- 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
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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
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2045-2013
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