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Penumbra Inc.: Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7L138KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers aspiration from the Aspiration Pump to the site of occlusion to assist in the efficient removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.

Recall number
Z-0850-2021
Recalling firm
Penumbra Inc.
Product
Penumbra JET 7 KIT Reperfusion Catheter+Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing REF 5MAXJET7L138KIT The Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex technology (JET 7 Xtra Flex) is a component of the Penumbra system. JET 7 Xtra Flex delivers aspiration from the Aspiration Pump to the site of occlusion to assist in the efficient removal of thrombus from the neurovasculature. The Penumbra Aspiration Pump is indicated as a vacuum source for Penumbra Aspiration Systems.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2020-12-15
Posted
2021-01-18
Terminated
2024-05-14
Reason
The catheter may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization of contrast injection may result in potential vessel damage, and subsequent patient injury or death.
Root cause
Process design
Action
On 12/15/2020, the firm posted a press release (https://www.penumbrainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/JET-7XF-15Dec20.pdf) and issued an "URGENT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter via FedEx informing customers that all configurations of their reperfusion catheters may become susceptible to distal tip damage during use. Distal tip damage in conjunction with pressurization or contrast injection may result in potential vessel damage, and subsequent patient injury or death. Customers are instructed to: 1. Share this recall notification with all users of the product within your facility to ensure that they are also aware of this recall. 2. Immediately review your inventory for the specific catalog numbers listed above. 3. Remove all units from inventory and place them in quarantine for return to Penumbra, Inc. 4. Complete and return the attached product identification / return form within 3 business days. 5. Continue to report adverse events and quality problems experienced with the use of this product. Adverse events and quality problems may be reported to FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. For more information, please see https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm. The Recalling Firm will contact customers directly to arrange return of affected units and replace/refund returned product. If customers have any questions or concerns, they can contact the Recalling Firm's Customer Service (order@penumbrainc.com or 1.888.272.4606), available Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM PST, or their sales representative.
Quantity
0 catheters
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: U.S. (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO , MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. And O.U.S (countries) of: Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Lot, serial or model codes
Product Name: Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter and Penumbra Hi-Flow Aspiration Tubing Catalog Number: 5MAXJET7L138KIT UDI Code: 00815948021594  Lot Number Range: F97123 thru F98981 Note - none were distributed
510(k) numbers
["K190010","K191946","K202251"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NRY
Firm FEI
3005168196
Firm city
Penumbra Alameda
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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