Cook Medical is recalling 2,952 units of its Tornado Embolization Microcoils because affected devices may contain incorrectly sized coils. These microcoils are used by healthcare professionals to block blood flow in specific vessels to treat vascular lesions and malformations. No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with this issue.
The use of an incorrectly sized embolization coil could lead to improper blockage of blood vessels or the coil migrating to an unintended location. This could result in vascular damage, procedural failure, or the need for additional medical intervention.
Intended for embolization of selective vessel supply to arteriovenous malformations and other vascular lesions.
Intended for embolization of selective vessel supply to arteriovenous malformations and other vascular lesions.
Intended for embolization of selective vessel supply to arteriovenous malformations and other vascular lesions.
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