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LeMaitre Stent Guide: 1102-00 (100 strips); 1102-50 (50 strips); 1102-20 (20 strips). Intended to be placed on the skin

FDA device recall Z-1054-2013 · posted 2013-04-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Reason for recall
Devices were not sealed correctly during the manufacturing process, and the sterility of these products have been compromised.
Action taken
LeMaitre sent an "URGENT:VASCUTAPE RADIOPAQUE TAPE DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated March 20, 2013 to affected customers. The recall letter contains a form that requests customers to return to LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. as a record of notification and reconciliation. The letter provides instructions on how the customer can inspect the defective tape seals and/or return the affected products for replacement/credit.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KFX
Quantity affected
6970
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, EU, and Asia.
Date initiated
2013-03-18
Date posted
2013-04-04
Date terminated
2014-12-03
Location
Burlington, MA

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