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Open, Classified

The Apollo Onyx Delivery Microcatheter (AOMC) is a DMSO-compatible, single-lumen, end hole catheter designed for the infusion of the Onyx liquid embolic system (LES). The catheter has a semi-rigid proximal shaft and a highly flexible distal shaft to facilitate the advancement of the catheter in the anatomy. The proximal end of the catheter incorporates a standard Luer adapter to facilitate the attachment of accessories. The outer diameter surface of the catheter is hydrophilically coated to increase lubricity. The AOMC is designed to facilitate catheter retrieval in the event the catheter becomes entrapped within the vasculature. The distal section of the catheter incorporates a detachment zone that allows detachment of the distal tip when the force required to extract the catheter exceeds the force to detach the tip. The catheter has two radiopaque marker bands to visualize the position of the catheter and the detach zone area, one proximal to the detach zone and one at the distal end of the catheter.

FDA Recall Z-1253-2024 · Posted 2024-03-04

Recalling FirmMicro Therapeutics, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeMFE
Date Initiated2024-01-11
Product Quantity95 units

Reason for Recall

European version of microcatheter were distributed within US which contain a different "Indications for Use".

Firm Action

On January 11, 2024, Medtronic Neurovascular issued a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" Medtronic ask consignees to take the following action: 1. Do not use any impacted product. Remove and quarantine all unused impacted product in your inventory. 2. Return the impacted products to Medtronic. Your Medtronic representative may assist in facilitating the return of product, as necessary. If an alternative product is needed, your Medtronic representative can assist you with identifying a suitable replacement product. 3. Complete and return the Customer Confirmation form enclosed with this letter acknowledging that you have received this information.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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