# FDA recall Z-1479-2018

> **Medtronic Vascular** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-03-13.

## Product

Medtronic DxTerity Diagnostic Catheter, JL 4.0, REF DXT5JL40, marked with 6F color code on box.

## Reason for recall

The color coded French size indicator on the outer box may incorrectly reflect a 6 French size, rather than the correct 5 French size. The catheters inside the carton are the correct DXT5JL40 item, the inner pouch has correct 5F labeling, information and configuration details.

## Distribution

US and AUSTRIA, Canada, Germany, ROMANIA, SLOVENIA,

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1479-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Medtronic Vascular
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-03-13
- **Report date:** 2018-05-02
- **Termination date:** 2021-05-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Danvers, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1479-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1479-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1479-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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