FDA Device recall Z-2598-2014
Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-09-17
On 2014-09-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke by Concentric Medical, citing merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2598-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-06-25 |
| Published | 2014-09-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Concentric Medical |
| Distribution | CA, NM, OH, PA, TX |
Product
Merci Retriever Intended to restore blood flow in the neurovasculature by removing thrombus in patients experiencing ischemic stoke. Merci Retrievers are also indicated for use in the retrieval of foreign bodies misplaced during interventional radiological procedures in the neuro, peripheral and coronary vasculature.
Reason
Merci Retrievers were shipped to US customers past their expiration date, even though they were labeled with the correct expiration date.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Number 90109; Lot number 35695 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2598-2014%22
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