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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The LeMaitre Aortic Occlusion Catheter is a single lumen catheter with a latex balloon, it is offered in two balloon sizes: 28 mm or 45mm. The single lumen acts as the inflation lumen for the balloon and is indicated by the white stopcock. Other features include a balloon wall thickness designed to reduce the possibility of puncture by calcium deposits, and a stop-cock to maintain balloon inflation level throughout the procedure.

Reported: September 11, 2019 Initiated: July 24, 2019 #Z-2448-2019

Product Description

The LeMaitre Aortic Occlusion Catheter is a single lumen catheter with a latex balloon, it is offered in two balloon sizes: 28 mm or 45mm. The single lumen acts as the inflation lumen for the balloon and is indicated by the white stopcock. Other features include a balloon wall thickness designed to reduce the possibility of puncture by calcium deposits, and a stop-cock to maintain balloon inflation level throughout the procedure.

Reason for Recall

incorrect device size being listed on the impacted device packaging

Details

Recalling Firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
62 units
Distribution
GERMANY FRANCE SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN UK
Location
Burlington, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The LeMaitre Aortic Occlusion Catheter is a single lumen catheter with a latex balloon, it is offered in two balloon sizes: 28 mm or 45mm. The single lumen acts as the inflation lumen for the balloon and is indicated by the white stopcock. Other features include a balloon wall thickness designed to reduce the possibility of puncture by calcium deposits, and a stop-cock to maintain balloon inflation level throughout the procedure.. Recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: 62 units.
Why was this product recalled?
incorrect device size being listed on the impacted device packaging
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 11, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2448-2019.