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TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft… recallZ-0288-2013 · Trivascular, Inc · initiated Oct 19, 2012

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in November 2012

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Trivascular, Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Selected lots of the Fill Polymer Kit (European Model Number: TVFP14- B) in European distributor inventory only that potentially contain leaking stopcocks due to possible cracks in the stopcock component. TriVascular indicated that these Fill Polymer Kits are for use with the Ovation or Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft Systems that may display leaks upon initiation of mix but prior to use in

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Trivascular sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated October 19, 2012 to all affect consignees. A verbal (telephone) communication was also initiated. The forms communication identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to immediately quarantine and return affected products. A return response form was included for consignees to complete and returned via the e-mail address or fax number provided. Consignees were instructed to further notify its (sub-level) consignees, and have them return affected product directly to the recalling firm. For questions call 1-707-543-8732.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0288-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 19, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Nov 13, 2012
Recalling firm
Trivascular, Inc
Quantity
41 units
Product code
MIH
FDA submissions
P120006
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. TriVascular stated that no purchased devices are in hospital inventory in Europe or the U.S.

Product description

TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft, Aneurysm Treatment System, European Model Number: TVFP14-B, (in European distributor inventory only); PRODUCT Usage: The TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft System is indicated in subjects diagnosed with an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta having vascular morphology suitable for endovascular repair, including: (1) Adequate iliac/femoral access compatible with vascular access techniques, devices, and/or accessories, (2) Non-aneurysmal proximal aortic neck: - with a length of at least 7 mm proximal to the aneurysm, - with an inner wall diameter of no less than 16 mm and no greater than 30 mm, and - with an aortic angle of d 60 degrees if proximal neck is e 10 mm and d 45 degrees if proximal neck is < 10 mm, (3) Non-aneurysmal distal iliac landing zone: - with a length of at least 10 mm, - with an inner wall diameter of no less than 8 mm and no greater than 20 mm

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

The following lot numbers are in distributor inventory in Europe: FF121211-04, FF010912-01, FF013112-01, FF020912-01, FF022212-03, FF022912-01, FF040412-01,  FF051012-01

Other devices under the same FDA submission

42 devices cleared under P120006 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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