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Health product recall

1.5 mm Hydro LeMaitre Valvulotome (2016-08-01)

Starting date:
August 1, 2016
Posting date:
August 19, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59864

Affected products

  1. 1.5 mm Hydro LeMaitre Valvulotome

Reason

This recall has been initiated due to reported issues of hoops failing to close when the device was actuated. In some cases this issue has been discovered in-use. There is the possibility that a malfunctioning device could damage the vessel upon withdrawal.

Affected products

A. 1.5 mm Hydro LeMaitre Valvulotome

Lot or serial number

Lot: ELVH1071VA, exp: 2020-07

Lot: ELVH1072V, exp:2020-07

Lot: ELVH1082V, exp:2021-01

Lot: ELVH1086V, exp:2021-02

Lot: ELVH1098V, exp: 2021-05

Lot: ELVH1100V, exp: 2021-05

Lot: ELVH1102V

Lot: ELVH1103V

Model or catalog number

1009-00

Companies
Manufacturer

Lemaitre Vascular

63 Second Avenue

Burlington

01803

Massachusetts

UNITED STATES