FDA recall Z-1567-2020

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. · Class I · device

Product

LeMaitre 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter, Model Nos. 1651-84, e1651-84, 1651-88, e1651-88. The LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the removal of emboli and thrombi during embolectomy and/or thrombectomy. It can also be used for catheter placement over a guidewire, vessel occlusion, fluid infusion and/or aspiration.

Reason for recall

There has been an increased trend in reports of catheters failing to deflate during use, which may ultimately lead to tip separation.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide distribution) and foreign countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2020-03-23
Report date
2020-04-08
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Burlington, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1567-2020