Pipeline Embolization Device recallZ-0120-2016 · Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular · initiated Sep 4, 2015
Class II Terminated All recalls posted in October 2015
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- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
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Why it was recalled
The firm is recalling Pipeline and Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices from U.S. since the devices were shipped with an EU version of the Instructions for Use.
FDA root cause category: Process control
What the company is doing
The firm, Medtronic, sent a "Notification of Recall" letter dated 09/04/15 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm's letter instructed that customers return the Pipeline Embolization Devices to Medtronic for replacement with the US version of product. The firm asks customers to take the following steps: 1) Stop using this product immediately. 2) Segregate this product from other Inventory. 3) Fill out the reply form and fax to the completed form directly to Customer Service at (800) 716-6700 or email to: [email protected]. Customer Service will issue an RGA number for the return of the affected product back to Medtronic Neurovascular. 4) Upon receipt of an RGA number, write the RGA number on the FEDEX slip and send the product back to: Medtronic Neurovascular, Attention: Product Recall, 9775 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA 92618. Prepaid and preaddressed FEDEX slips are enclosed for convenience. 5. Once they receive the returned units, product replacement units will be shipped directly to customers. The local Neurovascular representative can also be available to assist in expediting the exchange of product. For any questions contact directly at 949-680-1340.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0120-2016
- Recall class
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Sep 4, 2015
- Posted by the FDA
- Oct 14, 2015
- Recalling firm
- Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular
- Quantity
- 23 devices
- Product code
- OUT
- FDA submissions
- P100018
- Distribution
- US Distributions to states of: TN, KY, VA, WI, MO, IL, UT, OR, and MD. No foreign consignees.
Product description
-Pipeline Embolization Device -Pipeline Flex Embolization Device The Pipeline and Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices consist of a permanent implant combined with a guidewire based delivery system. The Pipeline and Pipeline Flex embolization device implant is a braided, multi-alloy, mesh cylinder woven from platinum/tungsten and cobalt-chromium-nickel alloy wires. The Pipeline and Pipeline Flex Embolization Devices are indicated for the endovascular treatment of adults (22 years of age or older) with large or giant wide-necked intracranial aneurysms (IAs) in the internal carotid artery from the petrous to the superior hypophyseal segments.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Pipeline Model Number Lot Number FA-77250-16V06 9724629 FA-77350-16V10 A024276 FA-77350-16V12 A012865 FA-77350-18Vl0 A013596 FA-77350-20V12 A012039 FA-77375-14V12 A013029 FA-77375-16Vl2 A011629 FA-77375-16Vl2 A029223 FA-77375-16Vl2 A031361 FA-77375-18V10 A024213 FA-77375-20Vl2 A029315 FA-77400-14V12 A012885 FA-77425-18V12 A026942 FA-77450-14V12 A013028 FA-77475-20Vl2 A012383 FA-77500-16Vl2 A029316 Pipeline Flex Model Number Lot Number PED-400-20VO1 9977371 PED-475-20V01 A047151 PED-375-18V01 9971250
Other devices under the same FDA submission
292 devices cleared under P100018 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Pipeline TM Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology TM PED2-300-12Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter2 recalls1 report
- PIPELINE PED-500-20Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall31 reports
- PIPELINE PED-500-35Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall1 death29 reports
- PIPELINE PED-500-16Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall2 deaths27 reports
- PIPELINE PED-500-25Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall1 death23 reports
- PIPELINE PED-500-30Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall21 reports
- PIPELINE PED-450-25Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall20 reports
- PIPELINE PED-475-30Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall1 death19 reports
- PipelineTM Flex Embolization Device with Shield TechnologyTM PED2-500-12Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter67 reports
- PIPELINE PED-400-25Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall17 reports
- PIPELINE PED-475-14Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall16 reports
- PIPELINE PED-450-35Micro Therapeutics, Inc. · Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter1 recall1 death15 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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