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Class 2 Device Recall VenaCure EVLT

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 Class 2 Device Recall VenaCure EVLTsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmNovember 10, 2011
Date PostedJanuary 11, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 01, 2016
Recall NumberZ-0414-2012
Recall Event ID 60467
510(K)NumberK102796 
Product Classification Powered laser surgical instrument - Product Code GEX
ProductVenaCure EVLT NeverTouch-FRS PROCEDURE KIT Featuring Gold-Tipped Fiber, 65 cm, VC NT FRS 65cm Clear Non-Echo Needle, Catalog No./REF 51403005, STERILE -- AngioDynamics, Inc. 603 Queensbury, NY USA 12804. This is a Special Order. Product Usage: The AngioDynamics, Inc. VenaCure Procedure Kit is indicated for endovascular coagulation of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV) in patients with superficial vein reflux, for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the Great Saphenous Vein (GSV), and for the treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins of the lower extremity.
Code Information Batch/Lot Numbers: 550483, 552969, 554284 
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer
Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
14 Plaza Drive
Latham NY 12110-3421
For Additional Information ContactTeri Juckett
518-795-1142
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall
During an in-process inspection the hemostasis sidearm assemblies were identified to have the potential for flash to exist on the housing at the base of the threads. This flash has the potential to break off and relocate within the fluid path.
FDA Determined
Cause 2
Process control
ActionAngioDynamics sent an URGENT: Medical Device Recall letters and response form (dated November 10, 2011) to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, the problem, and the actions to be taken by customer/user. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Identify, segregate and return the recalled products to ANGIODYNAMICS and 2) Complete the enclosed Recall Reply Form even if they do not have any products remaining in their possession, noting zero quantity to be returned and fax to 518-798-1360. The letter states that a returned authorization number (RA#) will be assigned to each customer in the recall notification letter, an UPS account will be provided for return freight and a replacement product will be shipped upon receipt and confirmation of the returned product. If you have any additional questions or concerns or need more detailed instruction on how to comply with this notice, please do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative or call the Customer Service Manager, at ANGIODYNAMICS Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446. You may also e-mail your questions to customerservice@angiodynamics.com.
Quantity in Commerce105 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Canada, Great Britain, France, India, New Zealand, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Singapore
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report

1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = GEX
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