FDA Recall Terminated

CVI OZ Palm Injector, used to perfuse contrast media into vessels for angiographic procedures. Ref : OZ 1035 (Cardiovascular Innovations LLC)

Recall: Z-0008-2008 · Initiated July 18, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0008-2008
Event Number
38894
Firm
Lemaitre Vascular, Inc.
FEI Number
1220948
Product Code
DXT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
July 18, 2007
Posted
October 4, 2007
Terminated
September 8, 2008
Address
63 Second Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803-4413

Description

CVI OZ Palm Injector, used to perfuse contrast media into vessels for angiographic procedures. Ref : OZ 1035 (Cardiovascular Innovations LLC)

Reason

Sterility of device may be compromised due to breach in sterile barrier.

Action

The firm issued a "Adivsory Notice" to accounts 7/18/07, advising them to examine inventory and remove product with defective packaging. The firm issued an updated notification dated 9/24/07 advising users to return recalled lots instead of conducting an examination of the product at the user site.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Netherlands, and Germany.

Quantity

7,860 units