Gelsoft™ 631407Recalls & reported problems
Vascutek Ltd · Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis BIFURCATE · Class 2 · Implant
- 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 05037881110455), received between Jun 26, 2019 and Jun 26, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Stretched” (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
- Stretched1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 26, 2019Stretched; Stretched
THE EVENT, WHICH OCCURRED IN (B)(6) HOSPITAL, GERMANY WAS REPORTED TO VASCUTEK LTD AS FOLLOWS: THE PATIENT RECEIVED 3 BIFURCATED GRAFTS CREATING A SO-CALLED OCTOPUS GRAFT. DURING CT FOLLOW UP THE PHYSICIAN OBSERVED AN INCREASE OF THE DIAMETER OF THE MAIN GRAFT BODY TO 19.5MM. THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO COMPLAINTS (B)(4) (MFR # 9612515-2019-00013) AND (B)(4) (MFR # 9612515-2019-000009). THIS REPORT WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT CORRECT MFR NUMBER FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8734316 ↗
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 · TerminatedVascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis***STRAIGHT***STERILE***EO***Item No: 631508***Diame
Other PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER devices
- Cardioroot HEWROOT0030Intervascular Sas · Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter1 recall2 deaths13 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25058Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall13 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22114Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall11 reports
- Cardioroot HEWROOT0032Intervascular Sas · Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter1 recall2 deaths10 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25129Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall9 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25137Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall8 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22222Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall8 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25138Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall7 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.