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InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated Vascular prostheses… recallZ-1439-2010 · Intervascular S.A.S. · initiated Dec 9, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2010

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 Intervascular S.A.S. 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

The external lid of Intervascular's prosthesis has a cut in it which may compromise package integrity and therefore sterility.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

The firm sent recall letters to all customers on December 9, 12009. Calls had been made prior to the letter being sent. Because all product was recovered, no additional questions are anticipated.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1439-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 9, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Apr 28, 2010
Recalling firm
Intervascular S.A.S.
Quantity
5
Product code
DSY
FDA submissions
K964625
Distribution
US Distribution went to one distributor in Arizona. Also Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Poland and Turkey.

Product description

InterGard Knitted Collagen Coated Vascular prostheses marketed under 510(k) # K964625; InterGard Woven Collagen Coated Vascular prostheses marketed under 510(k} #K970843 and K984294.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Product Reference Serial Number Lot number IGW1206 40199297 09J17 IGK2412 40200277 09J17  40200412 09J17 IGK0018-40 40200310 09J17 IGW0008-30 40199072 09J17

Other devices under the same FDA submission

47 devices cleared under K964625 — 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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