BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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

    Recall: Z-0336-2014 · Initiated October 23, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0336-2014
    Event Number
    66670
    Firm
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
    FEI Number
    1828100
    Product Code
    DSY
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Error in labeling
    Initiated
    October 23, 2013
    Posted
    November 18, 2013
    Terminated
    February 27, 2014
    Address
    6200 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-9586

    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

    Reason

    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.

    Action

    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.

    Distribution

    US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.

    Quantity

    9