Launcher LA6JR35 (UDI 00763000508388)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000508388), received between May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2023 — classified as 1 injury.

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.

• InjuryMay 31, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Deformation

  AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO USE ONE LAUNCHER 6F GUIDE CATHETER DURING A PROCEDURE IN THE FEMORAL VEIN. THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. THE DEVICE WAS PREPPED PER ITS IFU WITH NO ISSUES NOTED. RESISTANCE WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED WHEN ADVANCING THE DEVICE. EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NOT USED DURING THE INSERTION/DELIVERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE CATHETER SNAPPED IN TWO DURING PULLBACK WHILE IN THE FEMORAL VEIN. A VASCULAR SURGEON WAS CALLED TO ASSIST WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE DETACHED PORTION OF THE GUIDE CATHETER WHICH REQUIRED AN INCISION. NO FURTHER PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17029287 ↗

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-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-1246-2021 · Jan 15, 2021 · Terminated
  Medtronic 6F Launcher Guide Catheter 100 cm JR 4.0 Model Number: LA6JR40
• 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-0966-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR5.0 W/SH LAUN CATHETER LA6SR50SH LA 6F 100CM SR50 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• 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-0963-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F SR4.5 LAUNCHER CATHETER LA6SR45 LA 6F 100CM SR45 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are int
• Z-0943-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F EBU4.0 110CM LA CATHETER LA6EBU40A LA 6F 110CM EB40 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-1000-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SA6SR50 SA 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-0944-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH GUIDE 6F LAUNCHER EBU 4.5 CATHETER LA6EBU45A LA 6F 110CM EB45 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0942-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F EBU3.5 110CM LA CATHETER LA6EBU35A LA 6F 110CM EB35 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are
• Z-0954-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATH. GUIDE 6F JR5.0 110CM LAU CATHETER LA6JR50A LA 6F 110CM JR50 Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are i
• Z-0998-06 · Apr 5, 2006 · Terminated
  CATHETER SA6SR35 SA 6F 100CM Coronary Guiding catheter designed to provide a pathway through which therapeutic and/or diagnostic devices are introduced into the coronary or perip

…and 37 more.