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Z-0512-05

Cook brand Zenith Flex AAA Endovascular graft with the H&L-B One-Shot Introduction System( A= 26mm, B=141mm...

Cook Incorporated / initiated 2004-12-20 / Terminated

Cook, Inc. began a recall of Cook brand Zenith Flex AAA Endovascular graft with the H&L-B One-Shot Introduction System( A= 26mm, B=141mm, C=111mm, D=12mm, E= 18.0f, F=.035'', G =40cm)... on . The reason FDA records is "The firm has received complaints of difficulty in releasing the barbed suprarenal stent from the top cap that constrains it, which may result in misplacement of the graft". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0512-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Cook Incorporated
Product
Cook brand Zenith Flex AAA Endovascular graft with the H&L-B One-Shot Introduction System( A= 26mm, B=141mm, C=111mm, D=12mm, E= 18.0f, F=.035'', G =40cm); Reorder number TFBB-26-111.
Product code
MIH System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Reason for recall
The firm has received complaints of difficulty in releasing the barbed suprarenal stent from the top cap that constrains it, which may result in misplacement of the graft.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Recall letter dated 12/20/04 was issued to each consignee via FedEx instructing them to cease using the products and to return them to the firm.
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada.
Product codes and lots
All units distributed on or before 12/17/04.