Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13909 |
| Brand Name: | EV3 Pipeline Embolisation Device |
| Model: | All |
| Affected: | All |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Lifehealthcare Ltd New Zealand Unit E 61 Hugo Johnston Drive Penrose Auckland 1642 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Micro Therapeutics Inc dba ev3 Neurovascular |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is reinforcing guidelines in the IFU concerning use of the device is excessive friction is experienced during the procedure. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 10/12/2012 |
