Endologix recalls AFX Endovascular AAA System Item Number Item Description F0070305 A2525/C75 V F0070308 A2828/C75 V F0070312 A3434/C80 V…

Recall date

January 4, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1048-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Endologix

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide)and Internationally to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Monaco, Poland Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Israel, Argentina, Florida, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Why it was recalled

Endologix updated information on the rates of Type III endoleaks and suggestions for patient surveillance and treatment.

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 Item Number Item Description F0070305 A2525/C75 V F0070308 A2828/C75 V F0070312 A3434/C80 V f00553 I1616/C55F SA F00556 I2013/C70F SA F00555 I2020/C55F SA F00558 IS2025/C55 SA F00559 IS2025/C65 SA F0072605 A2525/C75O20 V F0072606 A2525/C95O20 V f00552 I1616/C88 SA F00557 I2013/C88F SA The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms (AAA