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Product is a Pruitt Aortic Occlusion Catheter contained in… recallZ-0219-06 · LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. · initiated May 17, 2005

Terminated All recalls posted in November 2005

Is my device affected?

  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 LeMaitre Vascular, 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

LeMaitre Vascular is recalling certain lots of its Pruitt Aortic Occlusion Catheters due to a packaging defect which could compromise product sterility.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The distributors in Europe and Japan have been notified to contact their customers to return the products. All customers have been notified by letter.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0219-06
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 17, 2005
Posted by the FDA
Nov 30, 2005
Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Quantity
1,919
Product code
DQT
FDA submissions
K872090
Distribution
There are two lots in distribution (175 pieces) that may contain the small hole in the tray. These two lots were distributed in Japan and Europe. There are 16 lots in distribution (1,744 pieces) that utilize the trays with the thin spots that can potentially crack. These 16 lots were distributed in the United States, Canada, Japan and the European Union.

Product description

Product is a Pruitt Aortic Occlusion Catheter contained in a molded tray. The product is labeled in part: ''***LeMaitre VASCULAR***Distributed By:LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.***Manufactured By: LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. 3101 37th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33713***Pruitt Aortic Occlusion Catheter***REF 2101-12***STERILE***''.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot No: 1010505-07, 1010505-08, 1030404-09, 104104-05, 1041404-06, 1042204-12, 1042704-01, 1042704-03, 1052204-01, 1061404-04, 1061404-05, 1070204-03, 1080204-08, 1082304-06, l100604-01, l100704-01, l120104-02, l121604-04.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K872090 — 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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