Reported Jul 26, 2017 · Terminated

Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device It is indicated for used in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic…

Penumbra Inc.

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Penumbra Inc. · 1 Penumbra · Alameda, CA · 94502-7610

Is this the product you have?

  • Penumbra 3D Revascularization Device It is indicated for used in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral-M1 and M2 segments) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment.
Lot codes and dates
    • Lots C00644
    • C00645
    • C00646
    • C00717
Amount recalled
155 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Stop using this product now

Penumbra has identified an issue in these four lots involving a raw material component of the delivery wire. This issue could result in breakage of the delivery wire, which could potentially lead to serious patient injury or death.

Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 9, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:44 PM UTC

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