| Date Initiated by Firm | April 21, 2026 |
| Date Posted | June 23, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2526-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98942 |
| 510(K)Number | K011783 |
| Product Classification |
Catheter, embolectomy - Product Code DXE
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| Product | Multi-Snare Set: 5 mm x 125 cm, REF: 147305; 10 mm x 125 cm, REF: 147310 |
| Code Information |
REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration):
147305/04042301061829/1049868(10/14/2028);
147310/04042301033567/1049960(10/20/28)
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| FEI Number |
3013666218
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
PFM MEDICAL INC. 1916 Palomar Oaks Way Carlsbad CA 92008-5523
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| For Additional Information Contact | 760-758-8749 Ext. 222 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A snare catheter including luer lock, indicated for removal or manipulation of a foreign body in the vascular system, failed to meet the biocompatibility requirements for in-vitro-cytotoxicity, which if in contact with a patient's vasculature could result in localized inflammation and tissue irritation. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On 4/21/2026, recall notices were emailed to customers who were asked to do the following:
1. Inform all customers (hospitals and clinics) and device users (physicians) who have received or used affected batches. This notification should also be shared with any organizations where the potentially affected devices have been transferred.
2. Return unused devices from the affected batches to PFM Medical, Inc.
3. Complete the enclosed Recall Response Form and email back to recall@pfmmedicalusa.com |
| Quantity in Commerce | 32 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, MD. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DXE
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