FDA Recall Terminated

VNUS ClosureFAST catheters, Model Number: CL7-7-100, VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc., San Jose, CA 95138

Recall: Z-0132-2008 · Initiated March 6, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0132-2008
Event Number
38381
Firm
VNUS Medical Technologies Inc
FEI Number
3001236355
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Initiated
March 6, 2007
Posted
December 15, 2007
Terminated
December 17, 2007
Address
5799 Fontanoso Way, San Jose, CA, 95138

Description

VNUS ClosureFAST catheters, Model Number: CL7-7-100, VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc., San Jose, CA 95138

Reason

Sterility (package integrity) Compromised: Product sterility may be compromised due to a pinhole under the pouch foldover.

Action

The recalling firm has issued customer notification letters by mail on 03/06/2007. The firm is requesting that consignees discontinue their use of the device and return recalled product . The firm will provide replacements.

Distribution

Nationwide: Product was distributed to 18 health care providers and medical centers throughout the US in the following states: TX, UT, CA, CT, MI, NY, MI, OR, WA, VA, PA, and NJ.

Quantity

92 units