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.

Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET Recalled by Penumbra Inc. Due to The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip...

Date: December 15, 2020
Company: Penumbra 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 Penumbra Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter REF 5MAXJET7 The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers aspiration from the Aspiration Pump to the site of occlusion to assist in the efficient removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.

Quantity: 3,368 catheters

Why Was This Recalled?

The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel damage, and subsequent patient injury or death.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Penumbra Inc.

Penumbra Inc. has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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