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Z-0309-2007

Endologix Infrarenal Bifurcated Powerlink System with Visifiex Delivery System (endovascular graft). Model...

Endologix LLC / initiated 2006-11-08 / Terminated

Endologix Inc began a recall of Endologix Infrarenal Bifurcated Powerlink System with Visifiex Delivery System (endovascular graft). Model Number 25-16-155BL on . The reason FDA records is "Recall was initiated after a clinical incident involving separation of the front sheath, preventing deployment of the stent graft. This required the physician to convert the patient to conventional open repair". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0309-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Endologix LLC
Product
Endologix Infrarenal Bifurcated Powerlink System with Visifiex Delivery System (endovascular graft). Model Number 25-16-155BL
Product code
MIH System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Reason for recall
Recall was initiated after a clinical incident involving separation of the front sheath, preventing deployment of the stent graft. This required the physician to convert the patient to conventional open repair.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The affected hospitals were contacted telephone on 11/08/06 and in writing (Recall Letters) sent via FedEx 11/09/06. The firm also released a press statement on 11/10/06. All affected consignees have been contacted and instructed to return the specified products to Endologix.
Quantity in commerce
11
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA and Germany.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: W06-0333, W06-0392, W06-0500, W06-0553, W06-0621, W06-1100 & W06-1152