ENDOLOGIX AFX/AFX2, Proximal (Aortic) Extension Endograft, Rx Only, Sterile EO, AFX Proximal Accessory, Infrarenal Model #/REF: A22-22/C55, A22-22/C75, A22-22/C95, A25-25/C55, A25-25/C75, A25-25/C95, A28-28/C55, A28-28/C75, A28-28/C95, A31-31/C80, A31-31/C100, A34-34/C80, A34-34/C100; Suprarenal Model #/REF: A22-22/C55-O20, A22-22/C75-O20, A22-22/C95-O20, A25-25/C55-O20, A25-25/C75-O20, A25-25/C95-O20, A28-28/C55-O20, A28-28/C75-O20, A28-28/C95-O20, A31-31/C80-O20, A31-31/C100-O20, A34-34/C80-O20, A34-34/C100-O20; AFX Vela, Infrarenal Model #/REF: A22-22/C55V, A22-22/C75V, A22-22/C95V, A25-25/C55V, A25-25/C75V, A25-25/C95V, A28-28/C55V, A28-28/C75V, A28-28/C95V, A31-31/C80V, A31-31/C100V, A34-34/C80V, A34-34/C100V; Suprarenal Model #/REF: A22-22/C55-O20V, A22-22/C75-O20V, A22-22/C95-O20V, A25-25/C55-O20V, A25-25/C75-O20V, A25-25/C95-O20V, A28-28/C55-O20V, A28-28/C75-O20V, A28-28/C95-O20V, A31-31/C80-O20V, A31-31/C100-O20V, A34-34/C80-O20V, A34-34/C100-O20V
- Recall Initiated
- July 31, 2018
- Posted
- October 3, 2018
- Terminated
- April 9, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-0008-2019
- Quantity
- 56503
- Firm Location
- Hammond Irvine, CA
Reason for Recall
Endologix is notifying physicians of patient tailored surveillance recommendations as well as general warnings/precautions for interventions to or through an existing AFX device. This is a follow-up notification to the one that was sent out in December 2016. The updates are related to the observation of Type III endoleaks.
Distribution
U.S.: PA, VA, CA, AZ, IN, GA, FL, IL, OK, MN, OH, KY, MS, NC, MI, AL, CT, LA, SC, TN, NY, WI, MD, WV, AR, NV, NJ, TX, CO, NE, NM, MA, IA, AK, OR, ME, SD, MO, MT, KS, DE, WA, UT, NH, ND, DC, RI, HI, WY, ID, VT, PR; Foreign (OUS): Canada, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, CHILE , Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
Lot / Code Info
All lots distributed from 03/2011 to present.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
On 07/31/2018, the firm mailed Urgent Important Safety Updates via FedEx ground service with return delivery confirmation. Physicians were informed about the following: 1) Type III endoleak rates, 2) Refined patient-tailored surveillance recommendations, 3) Sizing recommendations, 4) Recommendations for device interventions/ re-interventions. No product return is required. Customers with questions are encouraged to call Customer service 800-983-2284 (5:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time). Updated 03/01/2023: Because of the ongoing concerns regarding Type III endoleaks with Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems, the FDA has publicly communicated concerns: https://public4.pagefreezer.com/browse/FDA/21-08-2022T08:51/https:/www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/update-type-iii-endoleaks-associated-endovascular-graft-systems-letter-health-care-providers Update on Risk of Type III Endoleaks with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems: FDA Safety Communication | FDA (pagefreezer.com) UPDATE: The FDA Reminds Patients and Health Care Providers of the Importance of At Least Yearly, Lifelong Follow-Up with Use of Endologix AFX Endovascular AAA Graft Systems: FDA Safety Communication | FDA (pagefreezer.com) On November 2, 2021, the FDA convened a public meeting of the CDRH Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee to share information and perspectives from interested parties on the benefit-risk profile of the Endologix AFX endovascular graft system focused on the risk of Type III endoleaks.