BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch PROCEDURE KIT Featuring Gold-Tipped Fiber, 45 cm, NeverTouch Kit 45CM Internal Sheath, Catalog No./REF 11402001, STERILE -- AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury, NY USA 12804. Product Usage: The AngioDynamics, Inc. VenaCure Procedure Kit is indicated for endovascular coagulation of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) in patients with superficial vein reflux, for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), and for the treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins of the lower extremity.

    Recall: Z-0400-2012 · Initiated November 10, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0400-2012
    Event Number
    60467
    Firm
    Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
    FEI Number
    3008319439
    Product Code
    GEX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process control
    Initiated
    November 10, 2011
    Posted
    January 11, 2012
    Terminated
    February 1, 2016
    Address
    14 Plaza Drive, Latham, NY, 12110-3421

    Description

    VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch PROCEDURE KIT Featuring Gold-Tipped Fiber, 45 cm, NeverTouch Kit 45CM Internal Sheath, Catalog No./REF 11402001, STERILE -- AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury, NY USA 12804. Product Usage: The AngioDynamics, Inc. VenaCure Procedure Kit is indicated for endovascular coagulation of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) in patients with superficial vein reflux, for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), and for the treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins of the lower extremity.

    Reason

    During an in-process inspection the hemostasis sidearm assemblies were identified to have the potential for flash to exist on the housing at the base of the threads. This flash has the potential to break off and relocate within the fluid path.

    Action

    AngioDynamics sent an URGENT: Medical Device Recall letters and response form (dated November 10, 2011) to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, the problem, and the actions to be taken by customer/user. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Identify, segregate and return the recalled products to ANGIODYNAMICS and 2) Complete the enclosed Recall Reply Form even if they do not have any products remaining in their possession, noting zero quantity to be returned and fax to 518-798-1360. The letter states that a returned authorization number (RA#) will be assigned to each customer in the recall notification letter, an UPS account will be provided for return freight and a replacement product will be shipped upon receipt and confirmation of the returned product. If you have any additional questions or concerns or need more detailed instruction on how to comply with this notice, please do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative or call the Customer Service Manager, at ANGIODYNAMICS Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446. You may also e-mail your questions to [email protected].

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Canada, Great Britain, France, India, New Zealand, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Singapore

    Quantity

    158 units