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Terminated

Percutaneous Catheter Introducer Set, VNUS Medical Technologies Cath Shth Intro 7F x 7cm, catalog number IS-7F07, Disposable, Single Use, Do Not Re-sterilize, Manufactured in USA for VNUS, 5799 Fontanus Way, San Jose CA 95138 USA; General: 408-360-7200. For catheter exchange or placement of closed end catheters utilizing the Desilets-Hoffman technique.

FDA Recall Z-0764-2010 · Posted 2010-02-02

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDRE
Date Initiated2009-01-06
Date Terminated2010-07-14
Product Quantity500 units

Reason for Recall

One lot of Percutaneous Catheter Introducer Set contained incorrect size needle.

Firm Action

Firm notified sole consignee by an Urgent Medical Device Recall certified letter dated 1/6/2010. The letter identified the product being recalled and asked the consignee to immediately quarantine any product remaining at their facility. The recall should be conducted to the user level. Affected products at the consignee's facility and with their customers, should be returned using the instructions on the response form. The response forms are to completed and returned by fax or e-mail as indicated. Questions or the need for additional information concerning this recall should be directed to Sarah Larson at 903-677-9351 or [email protected].

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution -- State of CA.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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