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LeMaitre 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter, Model Nos. 1651-84, e1651-84, 1651-88, e1651-88. The LeMaitre Over

FDA device recall Z-1567-2020 · posted 2020-04-01 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Reason for recall
There has been an increased trend in reports of catheters failing to deflate during use, which may ultimately lead to tip separation.
Action taken
On March 23, 2020, the firm distributed "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letters to affected customers. Customers were notified of the risk of the catheter failing to deflate, which may ultimately lead to tip separation. Customers were asked to do the following: 1. Check your inventory and immediately quarantine any recalled devices. 2. Complete the form at the end of this letter. Please note that you must return the form even if you have no devices in inventory. 3. Scan the reply form and send it to recalls@lemaitre.com. 4. If you have recalled devices at your facility, LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. will send you instructions for returning the devices. 5. When the recalled devices have been received by LeMaitre Vascular, we will arrange for replacement material. 6. If you have transferred devices to another facility, please forward a copy of this recall letter to them. Customers with questions may contact the Senior Quality Engineer, at rlerer@lemaitre.com or 781-221-2266. ***Updated 8/21/20*** Firm added Lots OTW4180, OTW4187, OTW4198, OTW4202, OTW4218, OTW4246 to the recall. These lots were previously on hold in a warehouse in Germany, but in July they were mistakenly distributed to customers in Europe.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Open, Classified
Product code
DXE
Quantity affected
43315
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide distribution) and foreign countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Esto
Date initiated
2020-03-23
Date posted
2020-04-01
Location
Burlington, MA

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RecordFirmDate
OVER THE WIRE EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER, MODEL 2302 (K022145)LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.2003-01-14