| | Class 2 Recall Cordis ExoSeal Vascular Closure Device |  |
| Date Posted |
January 25, 2013 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0740-2013 |
| Product |
Cordis, a Johnson and Johnson Company, ExoSeal(TM) 6F Vascular Closure Device, cat. No EX500, EX600, and EX700. Used for femoral artery puncture site closure, reducing times to hemostasis and ambulation in patients who have undergone diagnostic or interventional procedures. |
| Code Information |
Model EX500: Lot #'s: 15410906, 15411659, 15424968, 15429098, 15429879, 15437509, 15437958, 15444208, 15449422, 15453540, 15456567, 15456568, 15462779, 15462780, 15469984, 15479199, 15481341, 15485491, 15489970, 15501955, 15505186, 15578709, 15589368, 15586530, 15602199, 15603369, 15608590, 15610801, 15617548, 15630141, 15630171, 15639388, 15642692, 15648662, 15650923, 15656441, 15664083, 15670351, 15670768.
Model EX600: Lot #'s: 15408606, 15409332, 15410622, 15410623, 15426890, 15430798, 15433095, 15433098, 15441594, 15443327, 15446063, 15448005, 15451542, 15452987, 15455770, 15455771, 15459366, 15459367, 15461179, 15461781, 15463296, 15463297, 15464298, 15464299, 15466362, 15472044, 15475128, 15475795, 15479644, 15484135, 15487458, 15491737, 15496311, 15497038, 15500078, 15500709, 15503015, 15504223, 15504224, 15504748, 15506926, 15508012, 15508353, 15508856, 15510541, 15512713, 15518232, 15540529, 15545067, 15548555, 15549324, 15550196, 15550197, 15557284, 15561545, 15561546, 15566744, 15572185, 15573480, 15579468, 15585121, 15587184, 15596793, 15601234, 15601753, 15604477, 15605089, 15609335, 15613282, 15617549, 15625033, 15627316, 15635233, 15637262, 15643624, 15644116, 15644789, 15644790, 15649759, 15663330.
Model EX700 Lot #'s: 15466361, 15471271, 15471272, 15476317, 15476743, 15482155, 15483371, 15486224, 15490397, 15535011, 15540530.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Cordis Corporation 14201 Nw 60th Ave Miami Lakes, Florida 33014-2802 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
Reason for Recall |
Affected lots of Cordis ExoSeal (TM) VCD have been sterilized using a process that did not achieve the sterility assurance level that is required by the standards of this class of product. Model Numbers EX500, EX600, and EX700.
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| Action |
Cordis Corporation sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal ) letter dated October 29, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Customers were instructed to immediately identify and set aside all product listed in a manner that ensures the affected product will not be used. A product recall response form was attached for customers to review, complete, sign and return the enclosed acknowledgement form directly to Cordis.
For further questions please call (786) 313-2000. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
98,675 units distributed in US. |
| Distribution |
US (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and Hawaii. |
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