The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1445-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

LeMaitre Vascular Cholangiogram Catheter Recalled for Missing Latex Labeling

LeMaitre Vascular is recalling 250 units of Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheters because the latex warning symbol was not printed on the packaging.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a minor labeling error (missing latex symbol) classified as FDA Class II, which aligns with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. is recalling 250 units of the Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter with introducer (REF # e2400-53). The recall is due to a labeling error where the Contains Latex symbol was not printed on the box label or the sterile inner product pouch.

The affected lots are RED1747 (exp. 2018-09), RED1754 (exp. 2018-12), RED1763 (exp. 2019-03), and RED1770 (exp. 2019-05). These products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE, and the UK.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected devices and contact LeMaitre Vascular for instructions on return or disposal. Patients who have had these devices implanted should consult their healthcare provider if they have a known latex allergy.

The recalled product

Product
LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter with introducer (eIFU) REF # e2400-53
Affected units
250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →