FDA-Device2021-09-15Class I

Pipeline Flex Embolization Device

Micro Therapeutics Inc,
Hazard

Due to potential push wire fractures in the delivery system during use. The issue presents as a fracture in the spiral cut area of the Hypotube.

Sold states
U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV O.U.S.: Argentina, Brazil Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Austria, Belgium, Canary Island, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Tunisia, Reunion, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Republic of Korea.
Affected count
16,169 total devices for all model/products
Manufactured in
9775 Toledo Way, N/A, Irvine, CA, United States
Products
Pipeline Flex Embolization Device

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2402-2021

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