FDA Recall Open, Classified

TERUMO HydroPearl Compressible Microspheres for Embolisation REF 8HP2S600

Recall: Z-0868-2024 · Initiated December 21, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0868-2024
Event Number
93692
Firm
MICROVENTION INC.
FEI Number
3013556777
Product Code
NOY
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 21, 2023
Posted
January 31, 2024
Address
35 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

Description

TERUMO HydroPearl Compressible Microspheres for Embolisation REF 8HP2S600

Reason

Due to, during the manufacturing process, the prescribed manufacturing and quality processes were not followed and the product was inadvertently distributed.

Action

On 12/21/2023, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter via FedEx Overnight Certified Letter to customers informing them that MicroVention is recalling one lot (#00003420470 of HYDRPEARL Microsphere Device (HP2S0600) due to the firm no following the prescribed manufacturing and quality processes and the affected product was inadvertently released for distribution. Specifically, the in-processing ageing step was mistakenly extended an additional five (5) days. Customers are instructed to: 1. Immediately stop using and quarantine the impacted HYDROPEARL device. 2. Inform all individuals with their organization of the recall and forward to any organizations that they may have received the affected products. 3. Complete the CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM to [email protected] 4. If their institution has any affected inventory, contact Customer Care at 800-888-3786 or email [email protected] to request a recall return and received RGA details to return the device(s). For questions or assistance, contact Director, Post-Market Surveillance at [email protected]

Distribution

U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, IL, LA, NC, TN, VA, and WI.

Quantity

22 units