# FDA recall Z-0170-2023

> **MICROVENTION INC.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2022-09-21.

## Product

WEB Detachment Controller, REF: WDC-2, WDC, MV-WDC2.  Component of WEB Aneurysm Embolization System.

## Reason for recall

Detachment controller, of an aneurysm embolization system, has an out of specification tunnel opening dimension, which may prevent the implant device pusher from being fully inserted into the controller, which may result in the inability of the controller to properly detach the implant device, which could cause delays and excessive manipulation that may cause the implant to move and damage vessels

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, PA, NY, MI, FL, VA, TX, OH, CA, NE, MN, NC, LA, IL, TN, IN, UT, KS and the countries of Japan, China, Argentina, Australia, South Korea, Italy, UK.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0170-2023
- **Recalling firm:** MICROVENTION INC.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2022-09-21
- **Report date:** 2022-11-09

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0170-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0170-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0170-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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