Recall Z-0740-2013 ยท MGB Device, Hemostasis, Vascular
Cordis Corporation
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.
| Date | Jan 25, 2013 (initiated Oct 29, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Material/Component Contamination |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 98,675 units distributed in US. |
| 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. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.