A recent Daily Hornet article discussed the recall of a catheter that’s prone to damage that can lead to severe injury or death. The device is Penumbra’s JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex Technology, and it’s intended for patients experiencing a stroke. However, the FDA has received over 200 reports of adverse events including serious injury and death.
FDA Recalls Deadly Catheter
The device intended to save lives is linked to 14 deaths and 200 malfunctions.
Feb 2, 2021
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