FDA Enforcement Class I Terminated

Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1x6cm, product code 1504026, 0.8x8cm, product code 1504028, 1x10cm, product code 1504030, and 2x9cm, product code 1504032. VASCU-GUARD is packaged between two pieces of foam within a double sterile barrier pouch system. The contents of the unopened, undamaged package are sterile. VASCU-GUARD is intended for use in peripheral vascular reconstruction including the carotid, renal, iliac, femoral, profunda, and tibial blood vessels and arteriovenous access revisions.

Recall: Z-1637-2015 · Reported June 10, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1637-2015
Event ID
71191
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 10, 2015
Initiation Date
May 2, 2015
Classification Date
May 29, 2015
Termination Date
February 18, 2016
Address
2575 University Ave W, N/A, Saint Paul, MN, 55114-1073, United States

Description

Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1x6cm, product code 1504026, 0.8x8cm, product code 1504028, 1x10cm, product code 1504030, and 2x9cm, product code 1504032. VASCU-GUARD is packaged between two pieces of foam within a double sterile barrier pouch system. The contents of the unopened, undamaged package are sterile. VASCU-GUARD is intended for use in peripheral vascular reconstruction including the carotid, renal, iliac, femoral, profunda, and tibial blood vessels and arteriovenous access revisions.

Reason

Baxter healthcare is recalling specific product codes of Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch due to complaints received for difficulty in distinguishing the smooth from rough surface.

Code Info

all lot numbers

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

3,974