The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1202-2017·Announced 2017-02-22

Abbott StarClose SE Vascular Closure System Recall for Deployment Failure

Abbott Vascular is recalling the StarClose SE Vascular Closure System because the device may fail to deploy the clip.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a functional failure of a medical device (failure to deploy) which poses a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Vascular is recalling the StarClose SE Vascular Closure System, Part No. 14679-01 and 14679-02. The recall is being conducted because the device may exhibit difficulty or failure to deploy the StarClose SE Clip.

The recall involves 170,008 units total, with 83,029 units distributed in the United States. The product was distributed to Germany, Italy, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. The UDI for the product is 08717648079467 and the GMDN is 47411.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Abbott Vascular for further instructions. Patients who have had this device implanted should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any issues.

The recalled product

Product
StarClose SE Vascular Closure System, Part No. 14679-01, 14679-02. The UDI is 08717648079467. The GMDN is 47411.
Manufacturer
Abbott Vascular

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: