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Z-0164-2011

LeMaitre Vascular AnastoClip GC Vessel Closure System-Medium Size Models: 4007-02 Medium size 3 Pack 4008-02...

LeMaitre Vascular Inc. / initiated 2010-09-22 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Lemaitre Vascular, Inc. began a recall of LeMaitre Vascular AnastoClip GC Vessel Closure System-Medium Size Models: 4007-02 Medium size 3 Pack 4008-02 Medium size 10 Pack 4007-06 Medium size 1 Pack... on . The reason FDA records is "Mislabeled size on external packaging: The contents section listed on the Tyvek lid labels of the Medium and Large sizes incorrectly identified the size of the clip as XL, while the device inside was either a Medium or...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0164-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular Inc.
Product
LeMaitre Vascular AnastoClip GC Vessel Closure System-Medium Size Models: 4007-02 Medium size 3 Pack 4008-02 Medium size 10 Pack 4007-06 Medium size 1 Pack Manufactured by LeMatire Vascular Inc, Burlington, MA 01803
Product code
HBT Applier, Hemostatic Clip
Reason for recall
Mislabeled size on external packaging: The contents section listed on the Tyvek lid labels of the Medium and Large sizes incorrectly identified the size of the clip as XL, while the device inside was either a Medium or Large size.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging change control
Action
LeMaitre Vascular issued an Urgent AnastoClip GC Device Field Safety Notice letter dated Sepember 28, 2010 identifying the affected devices and actions to be taken by customers. The letter contains a form that is requested to be returned to LeMaitre Vascular as record of notification and reconciliation. The letter provides an option for the notified hospital to return the affected product for replacement if unused or if they simply wish to have it corrected. Customers can contact LeMaitre Customer Service for replacement at 800 628-9470.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: to the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OK, OR, and TX.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number Expiration Date  AGC1015 2012-10 AGC1016 2012-10 AGC1017 2012-10 AGC1018 2012-11 AGC1019 2012-11 AGC1022 2012-11 AGC1023 2012-11 AGC1024 2012-12 AGC1025 2013-01 AGC1027 2013-01 AGC1028 2013-01