FDA recall Z-0849-2021

Penumbra Inc. · Class I · device

Product

Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7KIT 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: U.S. (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO , MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. And O.U.S (countries) of: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2020-12-15
Report date
2021-01-27
Termination date
2024-05-14
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Alameda, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0849-2021