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Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Maquet… recallZ-0466-2014 · Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC · initiated Oct 30, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in December 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 Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it 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"

FDA root cause category: Component design/selection

What the company is doing

Maquet Inc. sent an Urgent - Medical Device Recall (Removal) Immediate Action Required Letter dated October 30, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Please examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any of the affected VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System (HEMOPRO 1) VH-3000 with the lot number(s), as specified above. The VH-3000 catalog number and lot number are located on the package label. Please remove the affected VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System and place in a secure location. NOTE: VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System HEMOPRO 1 lot numbers not listed are not affected by this recall and should not be removed. HEMOPRO 2 is not affected by this recall. Your MAQUET Cardiovascular Sales Representative will contact you shortly to assist with the completion of the enclosed Acknowledgement Form (Fax Back Form), the return of any affected VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System HEMOPRO 1 product and arrange for necessary replacement. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact your local MAQUET Cardiovascular Sales Representative or MAQUET Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST. Thank you for your cooperation and immediate assistance.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0466-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 30, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Dec 6, 2013
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Quantity
12,259 units
Product code
GEI
FDA submissions
K052274, K101274
Distribution
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.

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.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog number VH-3000 (US) Lot numbers  25081686, 25081595, 25081460, 25081204, 25080939, 25080744, 25080418, 25080351, 25080264, 25079982, 25079913, 25073724, 25079449, 25079363, 25079086, 25078931, 25078713, 25078463, 25078291, 25078104, 25077927,25077643, 25077563, 25077123, 25076989, 25076372, 25076371, 25076133,   Catalog number  VH-3000W (Foreign) Lot numbers 25080938, 25080661, 25080311, 25078777, 25078289, 25078103 and 25077051

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K052274, K101274 — 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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