FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

Recall: Z-2598-2014 · Reported September 17, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2598-2014
Event ID
69119
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Concentric Medical Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
September 17, 2014
Initiation Date
June 25, 2014
Classification Date
September 8, 2014
Termination Date
October 29, 2014
Address
301 E Evelyn Ave, N/A, Mountain View, CA, 94041-1530, United States

Description

Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

Reason

Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.

Code Info

Model Number 90109; Lot number 35695

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of PA, CA, TX, NM, and OH.

Quantity

9 devices