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Vari-Lase Endovenous Laser Procedural Kit, Model 7000

FDA device recall Z-0101-04 · posted 2003-11-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vascular Solutions, Inc
Reason for recall
An internal gasket of the Fiber Lock component of the Vari-Lase Kit contains natural rubber latex, but the product labeling does not recognize the presence of latex and include the required cautionary statement.
Action taken
Letters dated October 9, 2003 were sent to the consignees. The letters instruct the consignees to place the enclosed warning stickers, about latex in the product, on the boxes and pouches of any remaining product in inventory at the consignees. After completing the relabeling, consignees are to fill out the attached form and fax it to the firm to document the field correction.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEX
Quantity affected
390 kits
Distribution
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and to Romania.
Date initiated
2003-10-09
Date posted
2003-11-06
Date terminated
2005-11-21
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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RecordFirmDate
VASCULAR SOLUTIONS VARI-LASE ENDOVENOUS LASER PROCEDURE KIT (K030654)Vascular Solutions, Inc.2003-06-18