FDAClass IIAugust 6, 2025

LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 recall

LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400

Why was LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 recalled?

Drug Elutable Microspheres have a smaller actual average diameter that is not within specification, which may lead to inability to reach the desired treatment location (non-targeted embolization), additional procedure/treatment required, blockage other than target vessel, increased procedure time, incomplete embolization, and/or inability to treat the patient.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

REF/GTIN/Lot: 8LP2S20/(01)00812636020105/0000177644, 0000180340, 0000223990, 0000235256, 0000254143, 0000254142, 0000272315, 0000272316, 0000281719, 0000294361, 0000295741, 0000296446, 0000751662, 0000751661, 0001026153; 8LP2S400/(01)00812636020112/0000199869, 0000225205, 0000708506, 0000863001, 0001026156

Product
LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400
Recalling firm
MICROVENTION INC.
Quantity
1451
Distribution
OUS: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Norway, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Kuwait, Republic of North Macedonia, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Lithuania, Romania, Croatia, Chile, Hong Kong , India, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam
Recall date
August 6, 2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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