FDA Recall Terminated

Hemashield Finesse Ultra-Thin Knitted Cardiovascular Patch Indicated for cardiac and vascular patch grafting. The fabric is recommended for use in patients requiring systemic heparinization prior to, or during, surgery.

Recall: Z-1593-2011 · Initiated December 7, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1593-2011
Event Number
57519
Firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
FEI Number
2242352
Product Code
DSY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 7, 2010
Posted
March 7, 2011
Terminated
September 12, 2012
Address
45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, NJ, 07470-2094

Description

Hemashield Finesse Ultra-Thin Knitted Cardiovascular Patch Indicated for cardiac and vascular patch grafting. The fabric is recommended for use in patients requiring systemic heparinization prior to, or during, surgery.

Reason

One unit of Hemashield Finesse Ultra-thin Knitted Cardiovascular Patch which did not meet the internal release criteria for water permeability was distributed.

Action

The firm, Maquet, contacted their sole consignee/customer via telephone informing the customer of the recall and instructing the customer to put the unit to the side. On December 8, 2010 a sales representative visited the site to ensure the unit had been put to the side and to ensure the unit was shipped back to Maquet. If you have any questions, call the Manager, Regulator Affairs at 973-709-7487.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: SC only.

Quantity

one unit