Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the… — Class II medical device recall Z-2598-2014
Terminated recall by Concentric Medical Inc, reported 2014-09-17, distributed in CA, NM, OH, PA, TX. Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with t
| Recall number | Z-2598-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Concentric Medical Inc, Mountain View, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-06-25 |
| Classified | 2014-09-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-09-17 |
| Terminated | 2014-10-29 |
| Distributed | CA, NM, OH, PA, TX |
| Quantity | 9 devices |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Lot numbers | 35695 |
| Model numbers | 90109 |
Product
Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.
Reason for recall
Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.
Machine access
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