—#117930

Product

AngioDynamics VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch-FRS PROCEDURE KIT under the following labeling: 1) Gold-Tipped Fiber 45cm Kit, Catalog Number: 11403301; 2) Gold-Tipped Fiber 65cm Kit, Catalog Number: 11403302; 3) Gold-Tipped Fiber 90cm Kit, Catalog Number: 11403304. Product Usage: This device is intended to be used to measure the refractive power and the radius of corneal curvature of the human eye.

FDA product code: GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K102796
Affected lot / code info: Corresponding Lot numbers: 1) 588948, 2) 588495 and 3)588480. Expiration date for these lot numbers: 12/2013.

Why it was recalled

AngioDynamics Inc., is recalling Micro Introducer Kits and VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Procedure Kits, because the potential exists that the micro Introducer (sheath/dilator) packaged within the kit could be the wrong French size.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling mix-ups

Action the firm took

AngioDynamics sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 29, 2013, to all customers by Fed Ex. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to lmmediately remove the affected product from inventory and call AngioDynamics, Inc. Customer Service at 1-800-772-6446 to obtain a replacement or credit for your returned product and to obtain UPS Account Number to return the package via second day delivery. Customers are instructed to segregate and return all affected devices to: AngioDynamics 603 Queensbury Avenue Queensbury, NY 12804 Attn: Micro Introducer and VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Procedure Kits Recall Coordinator. Write the RMA number on the shipping box (Provied on the Recall Verification Tracking Form). Promptly complete, sign and return the enclosed Reply Verification Tracking Form (even if you do not have any product to return); following the directions on the notification form and the Reply Verification Form. Send the Reply Verification form to AngioDynamics either via Fax or Emai. Fax Reply Verification Tracking Form to: Attn: Micro Introducer and VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Procedure Kits Recall Coordinatory Fax number 1-518-798-1360 or Email Reply Verification Tracking Form to: rdenino@angiodynamics.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Angiodynamics, Inc.
Address: 603 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, New York 12804-7619

Distribution

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: IL, GA, CA, NY OH, AZ, TX, NE, FL, PA, NC, WI, AL, IN, CO, MO, MT, NE, MA, VA, AK, IN, MI, NJ, MD, TN, CT, WA, MN

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-04-30
Posted by FDA: 2013-05-25
Terminated: 2016-11-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #117930. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.