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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. recalls Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System. For endovascular repair of lesions in the descending thoracic aorta (DTA).

Recall date
February 12, 2021
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-1201-2021
FDA classification
Class I
Brand / firm
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Chile, Russian Federation, Norway, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Israel, Greece, Thailand, Ireland, Colombia, Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, Belgi…

Why it was recalled

Due to the presence of type IIIb endoleaks, stent fractures, and stent ring enlargement.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Valiant Navion Thoracic Stent Graft System. For endovascular repair of lesions in the descending thoracic aorta (DTA).

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