International safety notice

Due to contact from the head office manufacturer, the English language affixed to the outer box and inner bag of this product. It was discovered that there was an error in the description of the French size of the outer diameter of the catheter on the label. Originally, the French size of the catheter outer diameter should be displayed as "5F" for all products, but The A4E01 was incorrectly displayed as "3F" and the A4E04 was incorrectly displayed as "4F". Due to the above reasons, we are implementing a voluntary recall of the product.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Sep 6, 2022

Key facts

Title Due to contact from the head office manufacturer, the English language affixed to the outer box and inner bag of this product. It was discovered that there was an error in the description of the French size of the outer diameter of the catheter on the label. Originally, the French size of the catheter outer diameter should be displayed as "5F" for all products, but The A4E01 was incorrectly displayed as "3F" and the A4E04 was incorrectly displayed as "4F". Due to the above reasons, we are implementing a voluntary recall of the product.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: non-central circulatory embolus removal catheter Brand name: Python through lumen catheter
Manufacturer Remate Vascular LLC
Models PYT1020, PYT1023, PYT1066, PYT1051, PYT1067, PYT1055, A4E04, PYT1050, PYT1025, A4E01, PYT1019, PYT1021
Date Sep 6, 2022
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

At a glance

  • No Recall
  • No Field safety notice

Counts are shown as ranges. Exact figures, trends and every underlying record are available in Orca1.

About International device safety notices

Field safety notices, recalls and safety alerts published by about 30 national medical device regulators outside the United States, matched by Orca1 to FDA device data.

Source: National medical device regulators (as listed), compiled by Orca1

Browse all International device safety notices