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Penumbra Neuron Delivery Catheter 070, percutaneous catheter, catalog numbers PND6F0701058, PND6F070956, PND6F0701058M,

FDA device recall Z-0001-2010 · posted 2009-10-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Penumbra Inc.
Reason for recall
Failure-- product can kink or ovalize, which may result in difficulty in catheter advancement or delivery of other devices and damage to catheter, which could lead to patient injury or death as a result of portions being retained in the patient.
Action taken
The firm issued an Urgent Voluntary Field Removal Notice letter on 09/22/2009 to its consignees, asking them to inspect their stocks; remove affected product and place in quarantine for return to Penumbra Inc.; and complete and return the attached product identification / return form.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
2246 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Chile, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Spain.
Date initiated
2009-09-22
Date posted
2009-10-05
Date terminated
2010-11-24
Location
Alameda, CA

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RecordFirmDate
NEURON DELIVERY CATHETER 070 (K082290)Penumbra, Inc.2008-10-31