FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Scientia Vascular, Inc.: Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter 127 cm length REF SC038-127-001 The Socrates Aspiration System with a compatible suction pump is intended for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke
- Recall number
- Z-1234-2025
- Recalling firm
- Scientia Vascular, Inc.
- Product
- Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter 127 cm length REF SC038-127-001 The Socrates Aspiration System with a compatible suction pump is intended for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- 2025-01-02
- Posted
- 2025-02-26
- Terminated
- not on file
- Reason
- Due to manufacturing non-conformance that resulted in channels in the seal on the packaging pouch. As a result, this could potential create a breach in the sterile barrier.
- Root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- On 01/02/2025, the firm initially notified customer via email an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter informing them that through internal evaluation of finished goods of the Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter, one lot of pouches containing the 127 cm Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter was identified with pouches that had a gap in the sterile barrier seal. This was a result of the pouch not being centered with the sealing bar during the sealing process. On 01/10/2025, The firm sent an updated letter informing customers of additional product lots were added to the Recall. Customers are instructed to: Segregate Recalled Product. Immediately remove all impacted (see list above) Socrates 38 Catheter(s) from their inventory (regardless of its location) and segregate this product in a secure location for return to Scientia Vascular, Inc. In situations where a device has already been used in a patient procedure, closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of post-surgical infection. Customer Service will be available to provide additional information and provide replacement orders at customercare@scientiavascular.com or (888)385-9016; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mountain Time.
- Quantity
- 120 devices
- Distribution
- U..S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MN, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SD, TX, VA, WI and WV.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Catalog Number: SC038-127-001 UDI-DI code: 00818075011025 Lot Numbers: 030471 030317 030345 030376 030427 030451
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K223913"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- NRY
- Firm FEI
- 3009546466
- Firm city
- West Valley City
- Firm state
- UT
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
- Source file
- Source file retained · verify
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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