Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies VNUS Medical U-CLIP Removal Tool, UREM1860, is intended for the removal of U-Clip anastomotic devices. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
VNUS Medical U-CLIP Removal Tool, UREM1860, is intended for the removal of U-Clip anastomotic devices.
Brand
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 0610315
Products Sold
Lot 0610315
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery Technologies is recalling VNUS Medical U-CLIP Removal Tool, UREM1860, is intended for the removal of U-Clip anastomotic device due to Medtronic has identified one lot #0610315 of U-Clip Removal Tools, Catalog UREM1860FW, that was incorrectly assembled. The nose cone attachment, on . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Medtronic has identified one lot #0610315 of U-Clip Removal Tools, Catalog UREM1860FW, that was incorrectly assembled. The nose cone attachment, on the body of the removal tool, may not contain sufficient adhesive, which can allow the nose cone to separate from the body of the device.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Field Notification" letter was sent to one distributor and a separate consignee Medtronic letter "Urgent Medical Device Field Notification" was sent to end users on February 25, 2008. The letters explained the situation and requested that the impacted product be returned to Medtronic for disposal. The end user will be requested to complete a Recall certificate acknowledging the receipt of the information. If you have questions, contact your VNUS Sales Representative or Lauralie Millikan at 763-391-9124.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA
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