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Gelsoft™ 632010DBRecalls & reported problems

Vascutek Ltd · Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis DOUBLE BIFURCATE · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 05037881110028), received between Oct 17, 2018 and Oct 17, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K162803, K990503); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    VASCUTEK LTD WAS NOTIFIED OF AN EVENT THAT OCCURRED IN (B)(6), THE EVENT WAS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ON (B)(6) 2017: THE GRAFT WAS IMPLANTED FOR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM (AAA). ON (B)(6) 2018: THE PATIENT VISITED THE HOSPITAL COMPLAINING ABOUT PAIN. THE DEPARTMENTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY IDENTIFIED BLOOD LEAKAGE FROM THE LEFTMOST ONE OF THE GELSOFT BRANCHES BY CT SCANNING. A STENT GRAFT WAS THEN ADDED TO THE LEAKAGE AREA.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 7974072 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K162803, K990503. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0336-2014 · Oct 23, 2013 · Terminated
    Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis***STRAIGHT***STERILE***EO***Item No: 631508***Diame

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