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Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) recallZ-0336-2014 · Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation · initiated Oct 23, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in November 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) became aware of a customer complaint that a 15mm x 8mm Gelsoft graft was received which the customer believed was a 15mm x 6mm Gelsoft graft unit. The manufacturer confirmed a batch of product code 631508 was incorrectly labeled.

FDA root cause category: Error in labeling

What the company is doing

Terumo CVS called affected consignees (via telephone)on 10/23/2013 of this device removal. Terumo CVS advised users to discontinue use and return all affected grafts in inventory. Terumo will replace or issue credit for returned grafts. Terumo provided consignees with the reason of the removal, potential hazard, and description of affected product. Terumo addressed any questions from the consignees. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 800-521-2818. For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0336-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 23, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Nov 18, 2013
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Quantity
9
Product code
DSY
FDA submissions
K990503
Distribution
US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.

Product description

Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis***STRAIGHT***STERILE***EO***Item No: 631508***Diameter 8mm***Usable Length 15cm***Manufactured By***VASCUTEK Ltd. a TERUMO Company Newmains Avenue Inchinnan, Renfrewshire PA4 9RR Scotland***" The Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Prosthesis is a gelatin-sealed, woven polyester graft indicated for abdominal and peripheral vascular repair, i.e. replacement or bypass in aneurysmal and occlusive disease of arteries

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog Number 631508 Serial Numbers: 0001765391, 0001765392, 0001765393, 0001765394, 0001765395, 0001765396, 0001765397, 0001765398, 0001765399

Other devices under the same FDA submission

7 devices cleared under K990503 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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