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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2155-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

Genzyme Recalls LeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel Due to Particulates

Genzyme Corporation is recalling LeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel because the product contains particulates (fibers). The recall affects 220 units distributed worldwide.

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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The presence of particulates in an injectable medical device presents a risk of harm, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Genzyme Corporation, a Sanofi company, is recalling 220 units of LeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel 1.0 mL (Product Number: LG100IT). The recall was initiated because the product contains particulates, specifically fibers. LeGoo is a water-soluble, biocompatible polymer indicated for temporary endovascular occlusion of blood vessels up to 4 mm in diameter below the neck.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. All lot codes are included in this recall.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Genzyme Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
LeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel 1.0 mL Product Number: LG100IT LeGoo is a water-soluble, biocompatible polymer with reverse thermo-sensitive properties allowing it to be injected as a soft viscoelastic gel that forms an elastic plug within the vessel. LeGoo is indicated for
Affected units
220

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 (1)

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Genzyme Corporation, A Sanofi Company 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 18 products in this recall →