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AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-025. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 25mm Sterile EO. The AMPLATZER PFO Oc

FDA device recall Z-0053-2007 · posted 2006-10-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
AGA Medical Corporation
Reason for recall
AMPLATZER PFO Occluders were mislabeled with incorrect device sizes. The lot M06B01-58 contains 18mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 25mm devices. Lot M06B01-52 contains 25mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 18mm devices. The affected product was not distributed within the United States and does not affect U.S. consignees.
Action taken
Consignees were notified of the recall via fax and mail. Consignees were instructed to cease distribution and use of the devices. Returned devices will be replaced.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MLV
Quantity affected
18
Distribution
Foreign Distribution ONLY-Product was distributed in Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the Slovak Republic.
Date initiated
2006-06-01
Date posted
2006-10-20
Date terminated
2007-04-01
Location
Golden Valley, MN

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