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Vena Tech LP Vena Cava Filter System, Item No/REF. 05010024, Model No: 40DLP, B Braun. Manufacturer: B. Braun Medical 20

FDA device recall Z-0264-2008 · posted 2007-11-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
B. Braun Interventional Systems
Reason for recall
Sterility (package integrity) compromised: package sealing problem leaving packaging being partially open on one of the four sealed Tyvek pouch edges.
Action taken
B. Braun sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter (10/10/07) by express mail to each of the hospital accounts that received the recalled lot of VenaTech LP. B. Braun sales represenatatives will also contact each account directly to inquire if any inventory of the suspect lot remains and to provide guidance for return and replacement of any existing inventory.
Root cause
Packaging process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DTK
Quantity affected
60 units
Distribution
Nationwide: States of AL, GA, PA, FL, NE, WI, IL, LA, TX, AZ, MN, MA, CA, NY, OH, IN, and MI.
Date initiated
2007-10-30
Date posted
2007-11-24
Date terminated
2008-03-02
Location
Plymouth, MN

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
VENATECH LP BRACHIAL INTRODUCER SYSTEM (ANTECUBITAL) (K063217)B.Braun Medical, Inc.2007-01-12
VENA TECH VENA CAVA FILTER; VENA TECH 30D VENA CAVA FILTER; VENA TECH LP CAVE FILTER (K010485)Bbraun2001-05-18