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Health product recall

Cordis Exoseal Vascular Closure Device

Starting date:
October 31, 2012
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP), Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-15893

Recalled Products

A. Cordis Exoseal Vascular Closure Device

Reason

Cordis has identified a potential issue where the affected lots (all lot numbers from 15466779 to 15682751) of Cordis Exoseal VCD have been sterilized using a process that did not achieve the sterlility assurance level that is required by the standards for this class of product.

Affected products

A. Cordis Exoseal Vascular Closure Device

Lot or serial number

More than 100 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

EX500CE, EX600CE, EX700CE
 

Companies
Manufacturer
Zimmer Inc.