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.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 25, 2013).
- Company
- Cordis Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- October 29, 2012
- Posted
- January 25, 2013
- Terminated
- November 6, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-0740-2013
- Quantity
- 98,675 units distributed in US.
- Firm Location
- Miami Lakes, FL
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.
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.
Lot / Code Info
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.
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Action Taken
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.