FDA Recall Terminated

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms (AAA).

Recall: Z-1037-2017 · Initiated December 27, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1037-2017
Event Number
76086
FEI Number
3011063223
Product Code
MIH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 27, 2016
Posted
January 18, 2017
Terminated
April 28, 2017
Address
Endologix 35, Hammond Irvine, CA, 92618-1607

Description

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal aortic or aortoiliac aneurysms (AAA).

Reason

Endologix updated the Instructions for Use (IFU) and implemented modifications to the AFX Endovascular AAA System (AFX System).

Action

Endologix sent a dear physician letter dated June 2, 2015, to inform them of the enclosed 2014 Clinical Update on the Endologix Endovascular Systems for AAA Repair. The update reports the cumulative clinical data and information on the Powerlink System and the AFX Endovascular AAA System (AFX System). The letter informs the Physicians of the year's update on the clinical programs and commercial experience (i.e. post-market surveillance). A dear physician letter dated January 2016 was seen to inform them of the enclosed 2015 Clinical Update covering the Endologix Endovascular Systems for AAA Repair. The update reports the cumulative clinical data and commercial experience (i.e. post-market surveillance) of the Powerlink System and the AFX Endovascular AAA system and contains important information and recommendations regarding the continued safe and effective use of the devices. A dear physician letter dated December 27, 2016, will be sent to provide important information related to the AFX Endovascular AAA System (AFX System). Endologix is informing the customers of a series of updates to the Instructions for Use (IFU) and modifications to the product. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact their local Endologix representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.