Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER Recalled by Medtronic Vascular Due to There is a potential for extensive loss of...

Date: March 15, 2019
Company: Medtronic Vascular
Status: Completed
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 directly.

Affected Products

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC4.0 SH, .070", REF SA6MAC40SH. for cardiovascular use

Quantity: 3 units

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a potential for extensive loss of primary segment material exposing underlying stainless-steel braid wires on a subset of 6F Sherpa catheters.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide distribution to US, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom

About Medtronic Vascular

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