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Health product recall

VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System (2015-04-28)

Starting date:
April 28, 2015
Posting date:
May 21, 2015
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-53425

Recalled Products

A. VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System

Reason

Covidien is conducting a voluntary recall of all Sapheon VenaSeal closure systems due to potential for a sterility breach of the outer packaging (pouch) material. A breach of the outer pouch may compromise the outside surface sterility of the sealed inner tray and does not directly affect the sterility of the device components.

Affected products

A. VenaSeal Sapheon Closure System

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

VS-301

Companies
Manufacturer
Sapheon Inc.
951 Aviation Parkway, Suite 900
Morrisville
27560
North Carolina
UNITED STATES