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VNUS ClosureFAST catheters, Model Number: CL7-7-100, VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc., San Jose, CA 95138

FDA device recall Z-0132-2008 · posted 2007-12-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
VNUS Medical Technologies Inc
Reason for recall
Sterility (package integrity) Compromised: Product sterility may be compromised due to a pinhole under the pouch foldover.
Action taken
The recalling firm has issued customer notification letters by mail on 03/06/2007. The firm is requesting that consignees discontinue their use of the device and return recalled product . The firm will provide replacements.
Root cause
Package design/selection
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
92 units
Distribution
Nationwide: Product was distributed to 18 health care providers and medical centers throughout the US in the following states: TX, UT, CA, CT, MI, NY, MI, OR, WA, VA, PA, and NJ.
Date initiated
2007-03-06
Date posted
2007-12-15
Date terminated
2007-12-17
Location
San Jose, CA

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RecordFirmDate
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