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StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677; Product is manufactured by: A

FDA device recall Z-0575-2007 · posted 2007-03-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Reason for recall
Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis.
Action taken
On 1/31/07, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned to its sales rep.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
97,952 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including USA, Puerto Rico, and 410 other countries. There were no shipments to Canada and Mexico.
Date initiated
2007-01-31
Date posted
2007-03-08
Date terminated
2008-02-26
Location
Redwood City, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
STARCLOSE INTRODUCER SET MODEL- 1002 (K060902)Abbott Vascular, Inc.2006-07-07