Medtronic Vascular: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-2568-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AL.75 110CM.070", REF SA6AL75A. for cardiovascular use

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: March 15, 2019

Date Posted: October 9, 2019

Recall Number: Z-2568-2019

Event ID: 82525

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential for extensive loss of primary segment material exposing underlying stainless-steel braid wires on a subset of 6F Sherpa catheters.

Status: Completed

Product Quantity: 12 units

Code Information:

GTIN: 00613994823960 All Lot/Serial Numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution to US, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated