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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2024-RN-00295-1
Product Name/Description Syntel Silicone Thrombectomy Catheter

Reference number: A4558

Lot number: SST1056

Expiry date: 2027-08

ARTG 147757
(Emergo Asia Pacific Pty Ltd T/a Emergo Australia - Catheter, embolectomy)
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 11/04/2024
Responsible Entity Emergo Asia Pacific Pty Ltd T/a Emergo Australia
Reason/Issue It has been reported that during the use of the Syntel Silicone Thrombectomy Catheter, the guide tip (not the balloon or catheter) can become damaged and result in the tip detaching.

To date no injuries have occurred as a result of this problem.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Customers are to check their inventory to determine if they have any of these devices and if so, quarantine affected devices immediately. Upon return of the completed Customer Response Form, customers will be sent instructions for sending the product back to the company at no cost.

This action has been closed out on 20/05/2024
Contact Information 02 9006 1662 - Emergo Australia