Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Medtronic Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide 42 mm Recalled by Medtronic Vascular, Inc. Due to It was determined that the deflection length indicated...

Date: September 13, 2017
Company: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Vascular, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Medtronic Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide 42 mm, REF HG-18-90-42, STERILE EO, Rx Only The Heli-FX EndoAnchor System is intended to provide fixation and sealing between endovascular aortic grafts and the native artery. The Heli-FX System is indicated for use in patients who endovascular grafts have exhibited migration or endoleak, or are at risk for such complications, in whom augmented radial fixation and or sealing is required or regain or maintain adequate aneurysm exclusion.

Quantity: 20 units

Why Was This Recalled?

It was determined that the deflection length indicated on the Guide catheter handle does not match the label on the box and sterile packaging for two lots.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 8 states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, NH

Affected (8 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

Medtronic Vascular, Inc. has 19 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report