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Terminated

LeMaitre Stent Guide: 1102-00 (100 strips); 1102-50 (50 strips); 1102-20 (20 strips). Intended to be placed on the skin to assist during imaging procedures.

FDA Recall Z-1054-2013 · Posted 2013-04-04

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKFX
Date Initiated2013-03-18
Date Terminated2014-12-03
Product Quantity6970

Reason for Recall

Devices were not sealed correctly during the manufacturing process, and the sterility of these products have been compromised.

Firm Action

LeMaitre sent an "URGENT:VASCUTAPE RADIOPAQUE TAPE DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated March 20, 2013 to affected customers. The recall letter contains a form that requests customers to return to LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. as a record of notification and reconciliation. The letter provides instructions on how the customer can inspect the defective tape seals and/or return the affected products for replacement/credit.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, EU, and Asia.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

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

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