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Neuron PND6F1156Recalls & reported problems

Penumbra, Inc. · Neur6F DC STR, 115x6 · Class 2

All models of Neuron (36)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00814548010144), received between May 10, 2016 and May 10, 2016 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Damaged Prior to Use” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K070970); 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

Device problems

  • Device Damaged Prior to Use1
  • Kinked1
  • Out-Of-Box Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2016Kinked; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Out-Of-Box Failure; Kinked; Device Damaged Prior to Use; Out-Of-Box Failure

    DURING PREPARATION FOR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN NOTICED THAT THE DISTAL PART OF A NEURON 6F 053 DELIVERY CATHETER (NEURON 053) WAS DAMAGED AND KINKED UPON REMOVAL FROM THE PACKAGING. THE DAMAGED NEURON 053 WAS FOUND PRIOR TO USE AND THEREFORE, WAS NOT USED FOR THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A NEW NEURON 053.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 5645626 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K070970. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2313-2009 · Jul 1, 2009 · Terminated
    Penumbra Neuron Delivery Catheter 053, 115 cm/12 cm-- MP, manufactured by Penumbra Inc., Alameda, CA Percutaneous Catheter, indicated for the introduction of interventional device

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