Launcher LA6EBU30Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000389390), received between Mar 28, 2022 and Mar 28, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.

• MalfunctionMar 28, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation

  DURING A PROCEDURE AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO USE ONE 6F LAUNCHER GUIDE CATHETER TO TREAT A LESION. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE NOTED TO THE PACKAGING.  THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM PACKAGING PER IFU WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED PER IFU WITH NO ISSUES. RESISTANCE WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED WHEN ADVANCING THE DEVICE. EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NOT USED DURING INSERTION OR DELIVERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF GUIDE CATHETER WAS NOTED TO BE BROKEN WHILE REMOVING THE DEVICE. THE PATIENT IS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13926304 ↗

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-1248-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cm EBU 3.0 Model Number: LA6EBU30
• Z-1246-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cm JR 4.0 Model Number: LA6JR40
• Z-1245-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cmJL 3.5 Model Number: LA6JL35
• 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-0965-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR5.0 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA6SR50 LA 6F 100CM SR50 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0962-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR4.0 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA6SR40SH LA 6F 100CM SR40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-1003-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SB6SR30 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-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-0945-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER LA6HSIA 6F 110CM HSI Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or perip
• 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-1002-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SB63DRCSH 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-0939-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F AL 1.0 110CM LA CATHETER LA6AL10A LA 6F 110CM AL10 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are i
• Z-0968-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR6.0 W/SH LAUN Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or peri

…and 37 more.