Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0466-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC |
| Report date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Quantity | 12,259 units |
| Location | Wayne, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Maquet Cardiovascular LLC 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. It is indicated for cutting tissue and controlling bleeding through coagulation, and for patients requiring blunt dissection of tissue including dissection of blood vessels, dissection of blood vessels oft he extremities, dissection of ducts and other structures int he extraperitoneal or subcutaneous extremity and thoracic space. Extremity procedures include tissue dissection/vessel harvesting along the saphenous vein for use in coronary artery bypass grafting and peripheral artery bypass or the radial artery for use in coronary artery bypass grafting. Thorascopic procedures include exposure and dissection of structures external to the parietal pleura including nerves blood vessels and other tissues of the chest wall.
Why the product was recalled
Maquet has received an increase in the number of complaints for "self-activated/remains activated/overheats" for the Hemopro VH-30000, "Hemopro 1"
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Middle East, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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