| | Class 2 Recall StarClose |  |
| Date Posted |
March 08, 2007 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0575-2007 |
| 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 |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers starting from 43034-6H to 47139-6H
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Vascular, Inc. 400 Saginaw Dr Redwood City, California 94063-4749 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Denise Singleton 650-474-3193
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Reason for Recall |
Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis.
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| Action |
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. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
97,952 units |
| Distribution |
Worldwide distribution, including USA, Puerto Rico, and 410 other countries. There were no shipments to Canada and Mexico. |
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