FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Vascular Solutions, Inc.: Vari Lase WireFiber Laser Fiber, RED 7137, Rx ONLY, Sterile EO, Vascular Solutions Inc., 6464 Sycamore Court, Minneapolis, MN 55369 The VARI-LASE WireFiber is indicated for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux in the Great Saphenous Vein and for treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity.
- Recall number
- Z-1521-2011
- Recalling firm
- Vascular Solutions, Inc.
- Product
- Vari Lase WireFiber Laser Fiber, RED 7137, Rx ONLY, Sterile EO, Vascular Solutions Inc., 6464 Sycamore Court, Minneapolis, MN 55369 The VARI-LASE WireFiber is indicated for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux in the Great Saphenous Vein and for treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2011-01-10
- Posted
- 2011-03-03
- Terminated
- 2012-05-03
- Reason
- Investigations of a recent Device Experience Report has made us aware of a potential problem with our Vari-Lase WireFiber, Model 7137, manufactured with the following lot numbers: 5500898 and 550896. Recently it was reported that the endovenous laser fiber cage and guidewire tip of the WireFiber became separated. It is possible that separation could occur during patient procedure and has the p
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Vascular Solutions sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated January 10, 2011. The letter described the issue and the product affected. Advised consignees to immediately check their inventory , place affected product in a secure location, and to complete and return the Customer Inventory Form. For questions regarding this recall call 763-656-4210.
- Quantity
- 41
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution - USA including CT, MA, MN, NY, VA
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot #'s 550896 and 550898
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K072332"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- GEX
- Firm FEI
- 3002827704
- Firm city
- Maple Grove
- Firm state
- MN
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
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