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LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.: AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# e4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge containing titanium clips. The Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover is intended to remove Anastoclip AC Clips as necessary. It is an accessory to the Anastoclip AC Clip Applier.

Recall number
Z-2289-2016
Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Product
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# e4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge containing titanium clips. The Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover is intended to remove Anastoclip AC Clips as necessary. It is an accessory to the Anastoclip AC Clip Applier.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-06-22
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-04-08
Reason
US marketing brochure for the AnastoClip AC Closure System states that the Anastoclip catalog numbers can be used for dura closure, but the catalog numbers are only intended for cardiovascular use.
Root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action
The firm, LeMaitre Vascular, Inc., sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Correction" letter dated June 20, 2016 to its distributors and hospitals via Priority mail. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed of the intended use of the devices and the correct catalog numbers to order for the dura application. The customers were instructed to return unused devices for an exchange or refund; destroy any Anastoclip related marketing materials that you have received from Lemaitre between October 25- 2015 and June 15, 2016, and complete and return the reply form for reconciliation of this recall via fax at 781-221-2223, email: CSUS@LEMAITRE.COM or by mail. LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. will replace any affected device with a new device labeled for dura closure or issue a credit per request. Questions concerning this safety notice, please contact me at 781-221-2266 ext. 183.
Quantity
20 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: ANR1067¿ ANR1073¿
510(k) numbers
["K962043"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FZP
Firm FEI
1220948
Firm city
Burlington
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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