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Endologix Infrarenal Bifurcated Powerlink System with… recallZ-0310-2007 · Endologix Inc · initiated Nov 8, 2006

Terminated All recalls posted in December 2006

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 Endologix 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

Recall was initiated after a clinical incident involving separation of the front sheath, preventing deployment of the stent graft. This required the physician to convert the patient to conventional open repair.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The affected hospitals were contacted telephone on 11/08/06 and in writing (Recall Letters) sent via FedEx 11/09/06. The firm also released a press statement on 11/10/06. All affected consignees have been contacted and instructed to return the specified products to Endologix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0310-2007
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 8, 2006
Posted by the FDA
Dec 27, 2006
Recalling firm
Endologix Inc
Quantity
19
Product code
MIH
FDA submissions
P040042
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA and Germany.

Product description

Endologix Infrarenal Bifurcated Powerlink System with Visifiex Delivery System (endovascular graft), Model Number 28-16-155BL

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers: W06-0079, W06-0334, W06-0393, W06-0501, W06-0658, W06-0773, W06-0988 & W06-1196

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under P040042 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 36803).

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