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Ongoing FDAEvent 99591 (16 days ago)

Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter)

The Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter) may fracture due to manufacturing issues.

Moderate risk

Using it may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious harm is unlikely.

FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated

What to do

What happened

Penumbra Inc. began a recall of the Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter) on July 24, 2026, because manufacturing issues may cause the reperfusion catheter to fracture. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on September 29, 2026, and classified it on the same date.

Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice.

What to do

We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:

  1. A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
  2. Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.

Is yours affected?

Match the model number and lot code listed under your product.

  1. Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter)

    Model
    • THNDRRED62SKIT
    Lot
    • H00007856

Details

Company began the recall
Sold in

US Nationwide distribution in the states of Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.

Event ID
99591
Recall No.
Z-3331-2026
Company
Penumbra Inc.Alameda, California
  1. Company began the recall

  2. Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA

  3. Listed on Recall Canary

  4. Summary updated

  5. In FDA's weekly enforcement report

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration