MicroPlex Helical Soft recallZ-2188-2025 · Microvention Inc. · initiated May 29, 2025
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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 Microvention Inc. 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.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Drug Elutable Microspheres have a smaller actual average diameter that is not within specification, which may lead to inability to reach the desired treatment location (non-targeted embolization), additional procedure/treatment required, blockage other than target vessel, increased procedure time, incomplete embolization, and/or inability to treat the patient.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
On 5/29/2025, recall notices were mailed and emailed to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Inform all individuals within your organization of the recall and forward the recall notice to any organizations that may have received the affected products. 2) Complete and return the customer acknowledgement form via email: [email protected] 3) If your institution has affected inventory call firm's Customer Care at 800-888-3786 or email [email protected] Please direct questions to the firm at [email protected]
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2188-2025
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- May 29, 2025
- Posted by the FDA
- Jul 28, 2025
- Recalling firm
- Microvention Inc.
- Quantity
- 1451
- Product code
- KRD
- FDA submissions
- K150958
- Distribution
- OUS: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Norway, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Kuwait, Republic of North Macedonia, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Lithuania, Romania, Croatia, Chile, Hong Kong , India, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam
Product description
LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
REF/GTIN/Lot: 8LP2S20/(01)00812636020105/0000177644, 0000180340, 0000223990, 0000235256, 0000254143, 0000254142, 0000272315, 0000272316, 0000281719, 0000294361, 0000295741, 0000296446, 0000751662, 0000751661, 0001026153; 8LP2S400/(01)00812636020112/0000199869, 0000225205, 0000708506, 0000863001, 0001026156
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- MicroPlex Helical Soft 100404HC-S-VMicrovention, Inc. · DEVICE, NEUROVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION1 recall0 reports
Product lines
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 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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