The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2287-2016·Announced 2016-08-03

LeMaitre Vascular Recalls Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover for Mislabeling

LeMaitre Vascular is recalling 39 units of the Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover because marketing materials incorrectly stated the device could be used for dura closure.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error where marketing materials overstated the intended use of the device. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. is recalling 39 units of the Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover (REF# 4001-04). The recall was initiated because the US marketing brochure for the AnastoClip AC Closure System incorrectly stated that the Anastoclip catalog numbers could be used for dura closure. The source text clarifies that these catalog numbers are only intended for cardiovascular use.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the US. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are ANR1055, ANR1058, ANR1061, ANR1062, ANR1063, ANR1064, ANR1065, ANR1066, and ANR1069.

This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. Users should stop using the affected devices and contact LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the units.

The recalled product

Product
AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# 4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge containing titanium clips. The Anastoclip Universal Clip Remover is intended to remove Anastoclip AC Clips as necessary. It is an access
Affected units
39

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 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 7 products in this recall →