ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1253-2024 ยท MFE Agent, Injectable, Embolic

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

The Apollo Onyx Delivery Microcatheter (AOMC) is a DMSO-compatible, single-lumen, end hole catheter designed for the infusion of the Onyx liquid embolic system (LES). The catheter has a semi-rigid proximal shaft and a highly flexible distal shaft to facilitate the advancement of the catheter in the anatomy. The proximal end of the catheter incorporates a standard Luer adapter to facilitate the att

DateMar 4, 2024 (initiated Jan 11, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonEuropean version of microcatheter were distributed within US which contain a different "Indications for Use".
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn January 11, 2024, Medtronic Neurovascular issued a "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" Medtronic ask consignees to take the following action: 1. Do not use any impacted product. Remove and quarantine all unused impacted product in your inventory. 2. Return the impacted products to Medtronic. Your Medtronic representative may assist in facilitating the return of product, as necessary. If an alternative product is needed, your Medtronic representative can assist you with identifying a suitable replacement product. 3. Complete and return the Customer Confirmation form enclosed with this lette
Quantity95 units
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.