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AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II, REF 9-SB-24. Sterile EO. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN

FDA device recall Z-2193-2008 · posted 2008-09-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
AGA Medical Corporation
Reason for recall
AGA Medical Corporation has identified an issue with outer pouch seal integrity within one production lot of 10 French 45/80 delivery systems and one lot of 24 mm Sizing Balloon. We have not observed incomplete seals with the inner pouch. An intact inner pouch seal will maintain device sterility. AGA is asking that customers inspect the specific lot of devices to confirm the integrity of the ou
Action taken
The firm Fed Ex'd and emailed a Field Inspection/Correction letter to customer 04/28/2008. The letter identified affected product, requested that customers check the outer package seal, and if it is incomplete the device should be returned for replacement. A form was also asked to be returned to AGA Medical. Contact AGA Medical at 1-763-513-9227 for assistance.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MJN
Quantity affected
131 (34 US, 97 OUS)
Distribution
Within the US to include: AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IA, ID, MA, MD,MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI. OUS to include: Brazil, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, and Slovakia
Date initiated
2008-04-25
Date posted
2008-09-03
Date terminated
2010-10-13
Location
Golden Valley, MN

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