Concentric Medical Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-2598-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 25, 2014

Date Posted: September 17, 2014

Recall Number: Z-2598-2014

Event ID: 69119

Reason for Recall:

Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 9 devices

Code Information:

Model Number 90109; Lot number 35695

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of PA, CA, TX, NM, and OH.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated