CLASS I Device recall · Reported 26 Jan 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System recalled by ev3

ev3 is recalling Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Dec 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesH1-M - Irvine GTIN 00643169792302, Galway GTIN 00643169968332. H1-M-INT - Irvine GTIN 00643169728776, Galway, GTIN 00643169968523.
Quantity recalled71,260 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0450-2022
FDA event ID
89229
Recalling firm
ev3, Plymouth, MN
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
6 Dec 2021
FDA classified
19 Jan 2022
Reported
26 Jan 2022
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

6 Dec 2021Recall initiated by company
19 Jan 2022Classified by FDA+44 days
26 Jan 2022Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Reports have been received of tip damage during use of the devices which resulted in some instances of tip detachment and embolization.

Product as listed by the FDA

Medtronic HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System, Catalog numbers H1-M and H1-M-INT., Multi-vessel, 6F (2.2 mm) Recommended sheath, 0.014" (0.36 mm) Compatible guidewire. The HawkOne directional atherectomy system is intended for use in atherectomy of the peripheral vasculature. The HawkOne catheter is indicated for use in conjunction with the SpiderFX embolic protection device in the treatment of severely calcified lesions. The HawkOne catheter is not intended for use in the coronary, carotid, iliac, or renal vasculature.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide), including PR; and Foreign distribution to countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Republic Of Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Nationwide Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Reports have been received of tip damage during use of the devices which resulted in some instances of tip detachment and embolization.

Which lots are affected?

H1-M - Irvine GTIN 00643169792302, Galway GTIN 00643169968332. H1-M-INT - Irvine GTIN 00643169728776, Galway, GTIN 00643169968523.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide), including PR; and Foreign distribution to countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Republic Of Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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