FDA Recall Terminated

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

Recall: Z-1054-2017 · Initiated December 27, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1054-2017
Event Number
76106
FEI Number
3011063223
Product Code
MIH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
December 27, 2016
Posted
January 19, 2017
Terminated
April 28, 2017
Address
Endologix 35, Hammond Irvine, CA, 92618-1607

Description

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

Reason

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

Action

A Dear Physician letter dated 6/2/15 was sent to customers to inform them of the 2014 Clinical Update on the Endologix Endovascular Systems for AAA Repair. The letter provided update on the clinical programs and commercial experience (i.e., post-market surveillance). On January 2016, a Dear Physician letter was sent to customers to inform them of the 2015 Clinical Update covering the Endologix Endovascular Systems for AAA Repair. The letter provided update reports for 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. On 12/27/2016 a Dear Physician letter provides important information related to the AFX Endovascular AAA System (AFX System). The letter informs the customers that a series of updates to the Instructions for Use (IFU) and modifications to the product were implemented, including introduction of a graft material processing improvement known as Duraply. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact their Endologix representative.

Distribution

US, and worldwide: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Quantity

17,139 units