EV3 EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent System recall: Labeling Error
EV3 EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent System, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, PRB35-08-040-080. The Protege EverFiex" Self-expanding…
Why was EV3 EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent System recalled?
Medtronic is issuing a medical device recall to return product potentially associated with an outer box mislabel issue for two Protege EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent Systems, model PRB35-08-040- 080, from lot A164580. The size on the outer box is labeled as 8x40x80mm while potentially containing a 6x40x120mm device as indicated by both the inner pouch and device labels. This potential issue is limited to two EverFiex stent system devices from lot A164580 that were repackaged by Medtronic and distributed. This does not affect any other Medtronic product or implantable devices.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
lot: A164580
- Product
- EV3 EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent System, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, PRB35-08-040-080. The Protege EverFiex" Self-expanding…
- Recalling firm
- Ev3, Inc.
- Quantity
- 2
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution to LA and WI.
- Recall date
- June 29, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)