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Class II Recall

The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is designed for use in conjunction with the 7 mm Extended Len

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is designed for use i by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC. Reason: There were 27 complaints between March 22, 2024, and April 30, 2024, related to VH-3500 and VH-4000, reporting that the C-Ring wire was straightened (.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2338-2024

Action Date

2024-07-17

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is designed for use in conjunction with the 7 mm Extended Length Endoscope. The Harvesting Cannula has four lumens which house the Endoscope, C-Ring, distal lens washer tube, and harvesting tool for cutting and cauterizing vessel branches. The harvesting tool has two curved jaws. One of the jaws contains the heating elements for branch cutting and cauterization and spot cautery. An area near the tip of the convex side of the jaw is used for spot cautery. The activation toggle is used to control the jaws to activate the heating elements. Positioning of the device, cutting, and cauterization are performed under endoscopic visualization.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 00607567700406 (VH-4000); 00607567700451 (VH-4001) Lot Numbers; 3000371260 3000378288 3000362934 3000371798 3000378554 3000372477 3000378950 3000376542 3000380314 3000377320 3000380847

Quantity Affected: 2463 units units US /330 units OUS

Reason for Recall

There were 27 complaints between March 22, 2024, and April 30, 2024, related to VH-3500 and VH-4000, reporting that the C-Ring wire was straightened (due to insufficient bend radius) and that the distance between C-Ring and Harvesting Tool was closer than normal. No adverse events have been reported to date in direct association with this issue.

Distribution

NationwideForeign: AT DE DK ES GB HK IT NL ZA

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-05-31

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 188 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC has 41 FDA actions in our database, including 37 recalls and 4 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC have FDA actions?

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC has 41 FDA actions in our database, including 37 recalls and 4 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2338-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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