PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anastomosis or closing of a vessel with possible intraluminal penetration.

Reported: September 19, 2018 Initiated: June 19, 2018 #Z-3042-2018

Product Description

AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anastomosis or closing of a vessel with possible intraluminal penetration.

Reason for Recall

The wrong instructions for use (IFU) were supplied with the AnastoClip GC closure system. The IFU provided lists some indications which are not cleared by the FDA for devices distributed in the United States: 1) closure of arteriotomies and veinotomies, 2) attachment of synthetic vascular prostheses, and 3) approximation of dural tissue.

Details

Recalling Firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Distributed to accounts in FL, NV, OK, SC, and TX.
Location
Burlington, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anastomosis or closing of a vessel with possible intraluminal penetration.. Recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
The wrong instructions for use (IFU) were supplied with the AnastoClip GC closure system. The IFU provided lists some indications which are not cleared by the FDA for devices distributed in the United States: 1) closure of arteriotomies and veinotomies, 2) attachment of synthetic vascular prostheses, and 3) approximation of dural tissue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 19, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3042-2018.