Drug recall

TufTex Embolectomy Catheter, Model No. This catheter has a latex balloon and a single lumen extrusion. It is…

FDA recall event 91006 · Class II · LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 91006
Recall numbers Z-0228-2023
Recalling firm LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products TufTex Embolectomy Catheter, Model No. This catheter has a latex balloon and a single lumen extrusion. It is inserted using a guidewire or introducer. The devices affected by this recall are 3F and…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Three lots tied by two trainees were released without performing the required pull test. If tied with inadequate strength, the proximal ligature could slip toward the tip of the catheter and block the…
Initiation date Sep 30, 2022
Report date Nov 23, 2022
City Burlington
State MA
Country United States
FEI number 1220948

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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