Date Initiated by Firm |
December 14, 2005 |
Date Posted |
March 22, 2006 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 22, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-0594-06 |
Recall Event ID |
34219 |
PMA Number |
P040002 |
Product Classification |
System, Endovascular Graft, Aortic Aneurysm Treatment - Product Code MIH
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Product |
Powerlink System for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (Endoluminal Bifurcated Prosthesis with Delivery System) Model No. 28-16-135BL |
Code Information |
W05-0512 & W05-0912 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Endologix Inc 13900 Alton Pkwy Ste 122 Irvine CA 92618-1621
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For Additional Information Contact |
Janet Fauls 949-595-7203
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The tip may separate from the catheter sheath inner core during insertion of the graft. The delivery catheter is being recalled. The implanted devices are not affected.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
The three affected hospitals were contacted telephone and in writing (Recall Letters) sent via FedEx Endologix field personnel are scheduled to remove the product units by 12/16/05.
Notices for Phase II of recall to 8 additional consignees for 6 additional models (9 lots) being recalled mailed 12/19-12/22/05. |
Quantity in Commerce |
32 (24 already used and 8 currently in distribution) |
Distribution |
For units still in distribution: AZ, DE, KS, PA, & TN |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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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.
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PMA Database |
PMAs with Product Code = MIH and Original Applicant = Endologix, LLC
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