PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome without LeMills, 98 cm. Sterile REF# 1009-00J Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves

Reported: August 24, 2016 Initiated: August 3, 2016 #Z-2544-2016

Product Description

1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome without LeMills, 98 cm. Sterile REF# 1009-00J Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves

Reason for Recall

Wire which deploys the loop may be come detached at the handle causing the device to be inoperable

Details

Recalling Firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
380 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -  US Nationwide and in the countries of Australia, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, Czech Republic, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, Italy, Japan, NETHERLANDS, Russia, Spain, SWEDEN, Switzerland, and UK.
Location
Burlington, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome without LeMills, 98 cm. Sterile REF# 1009-00J Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves. Recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: 380 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Wire which deploys the loop may be come detached at the handle causing the device to be inoperable
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 24, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2544-2016.