FDA-Device2023-09-06Class II
The Chevalier Valvulotome is a device used to disrupt the valves of veins which are to be used as grafts in the in situ or non-reversed bypass procedure. The Chevalier Valvulotome consists of a 70 cm stainless steel shaft with two tips: 1) the cutting tip is shaped like an inverted tulip with four teeth at its base. This tip is designed to cut the vein valve cusps. 2) the other tip is atraumatic and used to test the patency and the course of the vein before the valvulotomy. The Chevalier Valv
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Hazard
Burrs (molding flash) on the cutter may tear the harvested vien
Sold states
International distribution to the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, and United Kingdom.
Affected count
225 units
Manufactured in
32 3rd Ave, N/A, Burlington, MA, United States
Products
The Chevalier Valvulotome is a device used to disrupt the valves of veins which are to be used as grafts in the in situ or non-reversed bypass procedure. The Chevalier Valvulotome consists of a 70 cm stainless steel shaft with two tips: 1) the cutting tip is shaped like an inverted tulip with four teeth at its base. This tip is designed to cut the vein valve cusps. 2) the other tip is atraumatic and used to test the patency and the course of the vein before the valvulotomy. The Chevalier Valvulotome is available in three tip diameters: 2.5 mm (Catalog # 40025); 3.0 mm (Catalog # 40030); and 3.5 mm (Catalog # 40035)
Official notice
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