Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2045-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) The Pipeline Embolization Device is indicated for the endovascular treatment of adults (22 years of age and older) with large or giant wide-necked intracranial aneurysms in the internal carotid artery from the petrous to the superior hypophyseal segments.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 19, 2013

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2045-2013

Event ID: 65810

Reason for Recall:

Covidien Neurovascular has initiated the recall of several lots of Pipeline Embolization Device (PED) because the Instructions For Use (IFU) do not include the following contraindication: Patients in whom a pre-existing stent is in place in the parent artery at the target aneurysm location. Additionally, the designation of aspirin and clopidogrel was missing from the following contraindication "

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 62 units

Code Information:

Model/Lot Numbers: FA-71400-25 / 9747602 FA-77350-18 / 9749412 FA-77400-20 / 9759088 FA-71500-35 / 9747604 FA-77375-16 / 9744487 FA-77425-16 / 9752788 FA-77300-16 / 9757068 FA-77375-20 / 9757065 FA-77425-20 / 9744123 FA-77325-14 / 9759141 FA-77400-14 / 9757233 FA-77425-20 / 9752438 FA-77325-16 / 9753034 FA-77400-14 / 9768698 FA-77450-18 / 9753033 FA-77325-16 / 9757024 FA-77400-16 / 9743468 FA-77475-20 / 9752787 FA-77325-18 / 9759560 FA-77400-18 / 9751579 FA-77500-20 / 9750678 FA-77350-16 / 9752785 FA-77400-20 / 9755707

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of AZ, KY, MO, NC, GA, WI, OR, FL, NY, CA, IL, TN, NV, TX, CO, MA, IA, UT and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated