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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

VenaSeal, Sapheon Closure System, Model # SP-101, VS-301 and VS-402. For vascular use.

Reported: May 20, 2015 Initiated: April 28, 2015 #Z-1599-2015

Product Description

VenaSeal, Sapheon Closure System, Model # SP-101, VS-301 and VS-402. For vascular use.

Reason for Recall

Possible sterility breach of the outer packaging (pouch) material which may compromise the outside surface sterility of the sealed inner tray.

Details

Recalling Firm
Covidien LLC
Units Affected
1661 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. No U.S. accounts; Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, UAE and the United Kingdom.
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VenaSeal, Sapheon Closure System, Model # SP-101, VS-301 and VS-402. For vascular use.. Recalled by Covidien LLC. Units affected: 1661 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Possible sterility breach of the outer packaging (pouch) material which may compromise the outside surface sterility of the sealed inner tray.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1599-2015.