Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter, Model #105-5055. Product Usage: The Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter is intended to access the peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot # 9374210
- 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:
- The recall was initiated because ev3 Neurovascular has identified one lot of UltraFlow Flow Directed Micro Catheters and Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheters may have been mislabeled.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter, Model #105-5055. Product Usage: The Marathon Flow Directed Micro Catheter is intended to access the peripheral and neuro vasculature for the controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic agents such as embolization materials and of diagnostic materials such as contrast media.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot # 9374210
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2472-2012
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