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FDA Device recall Z-3042-2018

AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anast…

On 2018-09-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anast… by Lemaitre Vascular, citing the wrong instructions for use (IFU) were supplied with the AnastoClip GC closure system. The IFU provided lists some indications which are not cleared by the FDA for devices dist….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-3042-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-06-19
Published2018-09-19
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyLemaitre Vascular
DistributionFL, NV, OK, SC, TX

Product

AnastoClip GC Closure System, REF# 4007-08 a closure system designed to penetrate the outer layers of tissue during the forming of an anastomosis or closing of a vessel with possible intraluminal penetration.

Reason

The wrong instructions for use (IFU) were supplied with the AnastoClip GC closure system. The IFU provided lists some indications which are not cleared by the FDA for devices distributed in the United States: 1) closure of arteriotomies and veinotomies, 2) attachment of synthetic vascular prostheses, and 3) approximation of dural tissue.

Identifiers

code_infoAGC2134

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3042-2018%22

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