Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter wi...
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FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0849-2021.
The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel damage, and subsequent patient injury or death.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0849-2021.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0849-2021.
Penumbra Inc.
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Penumbra Inc. Recall FAQ
Penumbra Inc. is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter wi.... The notice was published on December 15, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 27,499 units are potentially affected.