# Penumbra Inc. recall opens medical devices buyers to alternatives (2026-10-07)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Penumbra Inc. |
| Product | Brand Name: Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter)  Product Name: Penumbra System (RED 62 Reperfusion Catheter)  Model/Catalog Number: THNDRRED62SKIT  Software Version: N/A  Product Description |
| Replacement market | Medical devices |
| Agency | FDA medical devices |
| Severity | medium |
| Hazard | Due to manufacturing issues reperfusion catheters may fracture. |
| Recall date | 2026-10-07 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled medical devices need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/fdapulse/z-3331-2026 |

## Why this score
- Medium severity.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3331-2026%22). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:38:28.354Z.
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