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LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.: 1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome, 40 cm. Sterile REF # 1010-00 Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves

Recall number
Z-2545-2016
Recalling firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Product
1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome, 40 cm. Sterile REF # 1010-00 Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of vascular disorders and more particularly for excising or disrupting venous valves
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-08-03
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2021-04-08
Reason
Wire which deploys the loop may be come detached at the handle causing the device to be inoperable
Root cause
Process control
Action
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated June 29, 2016 to customers via priority mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were requested to locate, quarantine and return the devices. Customers were instructed to complete and return the response form to LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. as a record of notification and reconciliation. Any unused product will be requested to be returned and replaced. For questions call 781-221-2266 ext. 183.
Quantity
50 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries of Australia, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, Czech Republic, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, Italy, Japan, NETHERLANDS, Russia, Spain, SWEDEN, Switzerland, and UK.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number Exp Date ELVH1089V¿ 2021-03 ELVH1091V 2021-03¿
510(k) numbers
["K140042"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MGZ
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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