Endologix recalls AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification N…

Recall date

December 27, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1054-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Endologix

Sold / distributed

US, and worldwide: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Why it was recalled

Endologix updated the Instructions for Use (IFU) and implemented modifications to the AFX Endovascular AAA System (AFX System).

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment