Class 2 Device Recall Cordis ExoSeal Vascular Closure Device

• Date Initiated by Firm: October 29, 2012
• Date Posted: January 25, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 06, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-0740-2013
• Recall Event ID: 63827
• PMA Number: P100013
• Product Classification: Device Hemostasis, Vascular - Product Code MGB
• 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.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Cordis Corporation; 14201 Nw 60th Ave; Miami Lakes FL 33014-2802
• For Additional Information Contact: 786-313-2000
• Manufacturer 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Material/Component Contamination
• 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.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = MGB and Original Applicant = Cordis US Corporation