FDA-Device2020-04-08Class I

LeMaitre 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter, Model Nos. 1651-84, e1651-84, 1651-88, e1651-88. The LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the removal of emboli and thrombi during embolectomy and/or thrombectomy. It can also be used for catheter placement over a guidewire, vessel occlusion, fluid infusion and/or aspiration.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Hazard

There has been an increased trend in reports of catheters failing to deflate during use, which may ultimately lead to tip separation.

Sold states
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide distribution) and foreign countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
Affected count
43315
Manufactured in
63 2nd Ave, N/A, Burlington, MA, United States
Products
LeMaitre 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter, Model Nos. 1651-84, e1651-84, 1651-88, e1651-88. The LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the removal of emboli and thrombi during embolectomy and/or thrombectomy. It can also be used for catheter placement over a guidewire, vessel occlusion, fluid infusion and/or aspiration.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1567-2020

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