RecallDepth

StarClose Vascular Closure System (Clip Applier & Exchange System), Catalog Number: 14677; Product is manufactured by: Abbott Vascular Inc., 400 Saginaw Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063

This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 8, 2007).

Company
Abbott Vascular, Inc.
Recall Initiated
January 31, 2007
Posted
March 8, 2007
Terminated
February 26, 2008
Recall Number
Z-0575-2007
Quantity
97,952 units
Firm Location
Redwood City, CA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Premature release of the vessel locator wings, which stabilize the device prior to clip deployment, will result in no hemostasis.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution, including USA, Puerto Rico, and 410 other countries. There were no shipments to Canada and Mexico.

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers starting from 43034-6H to 47139-6H

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

On 1/31/07, the firm initiated the recall and its notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned to its sales rep.