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The FDA lists the recall as ongoing. The recall is still in progress.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Class IIMedical device recallOngoing

TufTex¿ Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter recall

Recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. of Burlington, MA · FDA report 10/14/2026

Not an official recall notice and may be delayed. Confirm with the manufacturer or the agency.

Class: Class II; Moderate
Status: Ongoing
Recall started: 08/28/2026
Distribution: Nationwide

Reason for recall

Devices failed in process testing related to the amount of pull force it can sustain prior to the balloon components failing.

Class II: Use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Recalled product

Product: TufTex¿ Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter; Catalog Number: E1651-88;
Lot and code info: Catalog Number: E1651-88; UDI-DI: 00840663100866; Lot Number: XOT00002181;
Quantity: 54
Recall number: Z-0117-2027
Event ID: 99836
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, KY, LA, NJ, OH, PA, SC.

Recall timeline

08/28/2026Firm started the recall
10/07/2026FDA classified it as Class II
10/14/2026Published in the FDA enforcement report

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Frequently asked questions

Why was TufTex¿ Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter recalled?: Devices failed in process testing related to the amount of pull force it can sustain prior to the balloon components failing.
What does Class II mean?: Class II is FDA's moderate recall category: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was the recalled product sold?: US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, KY, LA, NJ, OH, PA, SC.
Is this recall still active?: The FDA lists the recall as ongoing. The recall is still in progress.

SEC company page: Lemaitre Vascular Inc (LMAT) · financials and records from other agencies

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA enforcement report · Last updated 10/14/2026 · Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care

Recall at a glance

Class: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Type: Medical device
Reported: 10/14/2026

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What recall classes mean

Class IMost serious: A reasonable chance that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious health problems or death.
Class IIModerate: Use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Class IIILow risk: Use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Classes are assigned by the FDA based on the health hazard.

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