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Hemashield Gold Woven and Knitted Double Vascular Grafts recallZ-2066-2010 · Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC · initiated May 24, 2010

Terminated All recalls posted in July 2010

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

Various Hemashield products may develop glycerol droplets on the inner blister of the package if not stored under proper conditions, which could lead to the prolongation of surgery and potentially compromise patient safety.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

Letters were sent by Federal Express commencing July 12, 2010. Distribution has to be obtained from Boston Scientific. Questions are directed to the local Sales/Service Representative, or to the firm's Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2066-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 24, 2010
Posted by the FDA
Jul 22, 2010
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Quantity
xx
Product code
MAL
FDA submissions
K954848
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.

Product description

Hemashield Gold Woven and Knitted Double Vascular Grafts.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

xx

Other devices under the same FDA submission

15 devices cleared under K954848 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 56004).

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