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LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. recalls LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 80cm, Model 1651-88 and e1654-88. Indicated for the removal of art…

Recall date
October 21, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0381-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including PUERTO RICO, and Australia, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, Czech Republic, DENMARK, EGYPT, FRANCE, GERMANY, ICELAND, Italy, JAPAN, JORDAN, Latvia, LUXEMBOURG, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, Norway, Oman, PERU, PORTUGAL, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Switze…

Why it was recalled

Manufacturing issue that could cause a pinhole in the formed end of the packaging, which may lead to compromised sterility.

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

What was recalled

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 80cm, Model 1651-88 and e1654-88. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

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