Qapel Medical Inc. is recalling 1,617 units of the Hippo 072 Aspiration System and associated tubing because the distal tip features may not meet the requirements of its FDA clearance. These catheters are used in medical procedures to remove blood clots, but a manufacturing or design issue could cause the tip to malfunction. There have been no reports of injuries or incidents to date. Hospitals and medical providers should stop using these devices and contact the manufacturer to arrange for their return.
The distal tip of the catheter may detach inside a patient's body during a procedure, which could lead to severe complications such as blood vessel rupture or spasms (vasospasms).
Clinical/Hospital device return
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