medical MODERATE Updated 2025-08-06

MICROVENTION INC. recalls LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers

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Recalled Product

LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400

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Hazard / Issue

Drug Elutable Microspheres have a smaller actual average diameter that is not within specification, which may lead to inability to reach the desired treatment location (non-targeted embolization), additional procedure/treatment required, blockage other than target vessel, increased procedure time, incomplete embolization, and/or inability to treat the patient.

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FDA

Distribution: OUS: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, France, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Norway, Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Kuwait, Republic of North Macedonia, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Georgia, Lithuania, Romania, Croatia, Chile, Hong Kong , India, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam
Lot/Code Info: REF/GTIN/Lot: 8LP2S20/(01)00812636020105/0000177644, 0000180340, 0000223990, 0000235256, 0000254143, 0000254142, 0000272315, 0000272316, 0000281719, 0000294361, 0000295741, 0000296446, 0000751662, 0000751661, 0001026153; 8LP2S400/(01)00812636020112/0000199869, 0000225205, 0000708506, 0000863001, 0001026156

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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