Launcher LA6JL30Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00613994818126), received between May 10, 2017 and May 10, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Expiration Issue” (1 report).

52 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K021256); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 10, 2017Device Expiration Issue; Device Expiration Issue

  THE LAUNCHER GUIDE CATHETER WAS REMOVED FROM PACKAGING PER IFU WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. AFTER CATHETER HAD BEEN USED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT IT WAS EXPIRED FOR 8 DAYS. THE EVENT DID NOT LEAD TO OR EXTEND PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION. NO INJURY REPORTED. THE HOSPITAL DIDN'T KEEP THE CATHETER.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6556745 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K021256. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1245-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cmJL 3.5 Model Number: LA6JL35
• Z-1246-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cm JR 4.0 Model Number: LA6JR40
• Z-1248-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cm EBU 3.0 Model Number: LA6EBU30
• Z-1247-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100cm EBU 3.75 Model Number: LA6EBU375
• Z-0205-2015 · Oct 13, 2014 · Terminated
  Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter; MODEL: LA6JR40K
• Z-1564-2013 · Jun 12, 2013 · Terminated
  Medtronic, Launcher Guiding Catheter, Model # LA8EBU45SH, Lot # 0006722866, 8F and Model # LA6IMAD, Lot # 0006724224, 6F Product Usage: The Medtronic Guiding Catheter is designe
• Z-0967-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR6.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA6SR60 LA 6F 100CM SR60 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0956-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR3.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA6SR30 LA 6F 100CM SR30 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0960-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR4.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA6SR40 LA 6F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0946-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F JL3.5 110CM LAU CATHETER LA6JL35A LA 6F 110CM JL35 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are i
• Z-1004-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SB6SR35 SB 6F 100CM S Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or peri
• Z-1005-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SB6SR35SH SB 6F 100CM Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or peri
• Z-0955-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER LA6MB1A LA 6F 110CM M Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or peri
• Z-0961-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER LA6SR40A 6F 110CM SR4 CATHETER LA6SR40A 6F 110CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are intr
• Z-0953-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH.GUIDE 6F JR 4.0 SH 110CM CATHETER LA6JR40SHA LA 6F 110CM JR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are

…and 37 more.