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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.

Reported: March 16, 2022 Initiated: February 4, 2022 #Z-0695-2022

Product Description

Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.

Reason for Recall

The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on due to instances of tip detachment and embolization.

Details

Recalling Firm
ev3 Inc.
Units Affected
245 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, and VA.
Location
Plymouth, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medtronic TurboHawk Plus Directional Atherectomy System 6F, Small Vessel, Catalog number THP-S. For use in peripheral vasculature.. Recalled by ev3 Inc.. Units affected: 245 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
The device has similarities in design to another device that the firm recently issued a field correction on due to instances of tip detachment and embolization.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 16, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0695-2022.