Events

Recall of Device Recall VenaCureEVLT

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60591
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0739-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-02-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105890
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Powered laser surgical instrument - Product Code GEX
  • Reason
    The product was labeled with a specific indication for the treatment of perforator veins and this specific indication had not received fda clearance prior to the product being marketed in the us.
  • Action
    Angiodynamics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters and Response Forms dated December 2, 2011 to all affected consignees via Certified Mail on December 6, 2011. The recall was extended to the medical user level. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed not to use the product and to return recalled product to AngioDynamics, Inc. in Queensbury, NY. The letter states if the affected product/lot have been distributed, please inform your customers of this recall action immediately and have them return the recalled units. For questions or concerns call the Customer Service Manager at ANGIODYNAMICS Customer Service at 1-800-722-6446.

Device

Device Recall VenaCureEVLT
  • Model / Serial
    Batch/Lot Numers: 005813A, 005813B, 005854, 005854A, 005855, 005856, 005903, 005904, 005905, 005918, 005919, 005920, 005921, 005922, 005929, 005930, 005931, 005932, 005933, 005942, 005943, 005944, 005945, 005946, 005947, 005948, 005966, 005967, 005968, 005969, 005970
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    (USA) Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    VenaCureEVLT Perforator Vein Ablation Kit, CATALOG #: EVLT/PVAK, STERILE -- Manufactured for: AngioDynamics Inc. 603 Queensbury, NY 12804 USA, AngioDynamics UK Limited, Building 2000, Beach Drive, IQ Cambridge, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB259TE, United Kingdom --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Laser Surgical Instrument; CLASSIFICATION NAME: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument; DEVICE LISTING # D053485. --- Product Usage: The 810nm Diomed Laser and EVLT Procedure Kit are intended for use in the treatment of superficial vein reflux of the greater saphenous vein associated with varicosities. The Diomed D15 plus and D30 plus and EVLT Kits are indicated for treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity.
  • Manufacturer
    Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters

Manufacturer

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters
  • Manufacturer Address
    Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters, 14 Plaza Drive, Latham NY 12110-3421
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    AngioDynamics Inc
  • Source
    USFDA