The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, labeled as the following: 1. VasoView Hemopro 2, Model Number: VH-4000. 2. VasoView Hemopro 2 with Vasoshield. Model Number: VH-4001. The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems are 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.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2175-2024
- Event Number
- 94700
- Firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
- FEI Number
- 2242352
- Product Code
- GEI
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- May 17, 2024
- Posted
- June 24, 2024
- Address
- 45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, NJ, 07470-2094
Description
The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, labeled as the following: 1. VasoView Hemopro 2, Model Number: VH-4000. 2. VasoView Hemopro 2 with Vasoshield. Model Number: VH-4001. The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems are 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.
Potential for there to be a fluid ingress into the handle of the harvesting tool, which may lead to the device not providing cautery or providing cautery when not intended.
Consignees were mailed an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE - CORRECTION notice, dated 5/17/24. In the notice consignees are instructed to make users aware of the additional safety information provided in the notification by forwarding the notice to users in their facility and locations where devices are stored. Additionally, consignees are asked to return the provided response form by email to [email protected] or by fax to 800-892-0487. Getinge will be updating the Instructions for Use (IFU) of devices to include the additional safety information related to fluid ingress. Questions can be directed to Customer Support at 888-880-2874, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. UPDATE: On 07/11/2025 an updated Urgent Medical Device Correction Update letter was posted on Getinge.com and sent to consignees via letter. The updated communication informs users that the Instructions for Use (IFU) for the Vasoview Hemopro 2 EVH System has been revised to include warnings and precautions regarding fluid ingress into the handle of the Harvesting Tool. Consignees were instructed to review the updated IFU, view the training video linked in the letter, complete and return the Medical Device Correction Response form, and notify customers if product was further distributed.
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