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Device product

LeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel 0.5 mL Product Number: LG50IT 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 temporary endovascular occlusion of blood vessels up to 4 mm in diameter below the neck.

Z-2154-2013

June 21, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Genzyme Corporation, A Sanofi Company
Event
Event 65485
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
110 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2154-2013

Official wording

Reason: Product contains particulates (fibers)

Code information: All lot codes

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt. Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovena, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey, and UK.

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    particulates