The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0288-2013·Announced 2012-11-21

Trivascular Recalls Fill Polymer Kits Due to Potential Stopcock Leaks

Trivascular is recalling 41 units of Fill Polymer Kits in European distributor inventory due to potential stopcock cracks that may cause leaks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a defect that could compromise the integrity of the device during use, posing a risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Trivascular, Inc. is recalling 41 units of the TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, European Model Number TVFP14-B. The recall is limited to units currently in European distributor inventory. The affected kits are intended for use with the Ovation or Ovation Prime Abdominal Stent Graft Systems.

The recall was initiated because the stopcock component in these kits may have cracks, which could result in leaking upon the initiation of the mix process, prior to use in a patient. TriVascular stated that no purchased devices are currently in hospital inventory in Europe or the U.S.

The affected lots are FF121211-04, FF010912-01, FF013112-01, FF020912-01, FF022212-03, FF022912-01, FF040412-01, and FF051012-01. The distribution pattern includes the United States and the countries of Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact Trivascular for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft, Aneurysm Treatment System, European Model Number: TVFP14-B, (in European distributor inventory only); PRODUCT Usage: The TriVascular Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft System is indicated in subjects diagnosed with an aneu
Manufacturer
Trivascular, Inc
Affected units
41

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • The following lot numbers are in distributor inventory in Europe: FF121211-04
  • FF010912-01
  • FF013112-01
  • FF020912-01
  • FF022212-03
  • FF022912-01
  • FF040412-01
  • FF051012-01

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.