Abbott Vascular, Inc. StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677; Product is manufactured by: Abbott Vascular Inc., 400 Saginaw Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677; Product is manufactured by: Abbott Vascular Inc., 400 Saginaw Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
Brand
Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers starting from 43034-6H to 47139-6H
Products Sold
Lot Numbers starting from 43034-6H to 47139-6H
Abbott Vascular, Inc. is recalling StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677; Product due to Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 1/31/07, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned to its sales rep.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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Page updated: Jan 10, 2026