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Penumbra Inc. recalls Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (J
Recalled January 27, 2021 · FDA recall Z-0848-2021 · Penumbra
Hazard
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. · FDA Class I
Units
3,368 catheters
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Worldwide distribution: U.S. (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO , MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. And O.U.S (countries) of: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Description
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.
Product
Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers aspiration from the Aspiration Pump to the site of occlusion to assist in the efficient removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.
Manufacturer(s)
Penumbra Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →