Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Micro Therapeutics, Inc. Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology recall: Incorrect labeling - embolization devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 20 mm implants

Recall published 3 months ago

Incorrect labeling - embolization devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 20 mm implants contain 12 mm implants, and devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 12 mm implants contain 20 mm implants.

The hazard: Mislabelling or misbranding

Misbranding prompted this recall. The agency treats a label that misstates the contents as seriously as it treats contamination, because people act on labels.

What the notice says: Incorrect labeling - embolization devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 20 mm implants contain 12 mm implants, and devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 12 mm implants contain 20 mm implants.

Why it matters: The product carries the wrong label, the wrong lid or the wrong packaging. The food inside is generally fine; the problem is that the package describes something else, which defeats anyone relying on it.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

There is no illness associated with mislabelling itself. The exception is where the undeclared contents include an allergen, in which case treat it as an allergen recall and watch for the reaction that person normally has.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2773-2026
Published
July 29, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
11 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI: 00763000448806/ Lot: D062612
UPC codes
00763000448806

Products covered by this recall

Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology, 3.00 mm x 12 mm 027 REF PED2-300-12. Intracranial aneurysm flow diverter

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00763000448806

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • D062612 — 11 units

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Mislabelled

Micro Therapeutics, Inc. — Misbranding prompted this recall. The agency treats a label that misstates the contents as seriously as it treats contamination, because people act on labels.

  1. Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.
  2. Check the lot code on your pack — these mix-ups are usually confined to a short production window.
  3. If the undeclared contents include an allergen, treat it as an allergen recall and stop serving it to anyone affected.
  4. Return it for a refund; a mislabelled pack is returnable whether or not it is edible for your household.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Micro Therapeutics, Inc. — 9775 Toledo Way, Irvine, CA, 92618-1811

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Micro Therapeutics, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Incorrect labeling - embolization devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 20 mm implants contain 12 mm implants, and devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 12 mm implants contain 20 mm implants. Incorrect labeling - embolization devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 20 mm implants contain 12 mm implants, and devices labeled as 3.0 mm x 12 mm implants contain 20 mm implants.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00763000448806; lot code D062612 — 11 units. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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