CLASS II Device recall · Reported 11 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

LeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo w/ no Cannula recalled

Genzyme Corporation A Sanofi is recalling LeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo w/ no Cannula Product Number: PV-50 LeGoo is a, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Jun 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Quantity recalled5 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2142-2013
FDA event ID
65485
Recalling firm
Genzyme Corporation A Sanofi, Woburn, MA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Jun 2013
FDA classified
3 Sep 2013
Reported
11 Sep 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Particulate Matter

Timeline

21 Jun 2013Recall initiated by company
3 Sep 2013Classified by FDA+74 days
11 Sep 2013Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains particulates (fibers)

Product as listed by the FDA

LeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel-0.5 mL LeGoo w/ no Cannula Product Number: PV-50 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.

Where it was distributed

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.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains particulates (fibers)

Which lots are affected?

All lot codes

Where was it sold?

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.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

17 other products · FDA event 65485
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CLASS IILeGoo Internal Vessel Occluder . Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
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CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Internal Vessel Occluder Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo w/ no Cannula recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Endovascular Occlusion Gel Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Internal Vessel Occluder Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo Internal Vessel Occluder . Product Number recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo w/ no Cannula recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide
CLASS IILeGoo¿ Endovascular Occlusion Gel- LeGoo recalledGenzyme Corporation A SanofiParticulate MatterNationwide

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