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Micro Therapeutics, Inc. recalls Medtronic Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, REF: PED3-021-350-16, PED3-021-250-14, PED3-021-3
Recalled March 12, 2025 · FDA recall Z-1246-2025 · Micro Therapeutics
Hazard
Use of embolization device with diameters greater-than-or-equal-to 4mm may lead to incomplete wall apposition and/or braid deformation (fish-mouthing/braid narrowing/braid collapse) noted during procedure and post-procedure, typically noted at 6-12 month imaging follow-up, potentially can lead to thrombosis and/or serious adverse events. Higher risk in females less-than-or-equal-to 45 years of age · FDA Class I
Units
7820
Sold at
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): PR, OK, CA, MD, FL, NY, WA, MI, AL, NV, MN, NJ, IL, OH, AK, CT, TN, MO, TX, ID, AZ, WI, PA, OR, SD, VA, CO, GA, KY, IN, AR, MA, LA, NE, MT, ME, SC, DC, NC, ND, NM, IA, UT, KS, WV, NH, HI, RI. And OUS (foreign) countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Republic Of Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam
Description
Use of embolization device with diameters greater-than-or-equal-to 4mm may lead to incomplete wall apposition and/or braid deformation (fish-mouthing/braid narrowing/braid collapse) noted during procedure and post-procedure, typically noted at 6-12 month imaging follow-up, potentially can lead to thrombosis and/or serious adverse events. Higher risk in females less-than-or-equal-to 45 years of age
Product
Medtronic Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, REF: PED3-021-350-16, PED3-021-250-14, PED3-021-350-20, PED3-021-250-20, PED3-021-300-16, PED3-021-300-20, PED3-021-275-12, PED3-021-275-16, PED3-021-325-12, PED3-021-325-14, PED3-021-325-16, PED3-021-325-20, PED3-021-250-12, PED3-021-300-14, PED3-021-250-16, PED3-021-300-12, PED3-021-275-14, PED3-021-350-14, PED3-021-350-25, PED3-021-350-12, PED3-021-250-10, PED3-021-275-20, PED3-021-350-18, PED3-021-325-18, PED3-021-275-18, PED3-021-250-18, PED3-021-300-18; and Instructions for Use, Part: M056989CDOC2
Manufacturer(s)
Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →