FDA Recall Terminated

VASOVIEW 7xB Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System; Manufactured by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC; 170 Baytech Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Product Usage: Endoscopic vessel harvesting systems are indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and are primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass.

Recall: Z-3271-2011 · Initiated December 17, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3271-2011
Event Number
59865
Firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
FEI Number
2242352
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
December 17, 2009
Posted
September 20, 2011
Terminated
September 21, 2011
Address
45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, NJ, 07470-2094

Description

VASOVIEW 7xB Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System; Manufactured by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC; 170 Baytech Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Product Usage: Endoscopic vessel harvesting systems are indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and are primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass.

Reason

During routine production quality monitoring process, it was found that UV curing adhesive was not used in a limited number of devices.

Action

MAQUET Cardiovascular, LLC, sent an "Urgent Device Removal/Immediate Action Required" letter dated December 17, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the recalled products, the problem, and the actions needed to be taken. The letters asked customers to examine their stocks (inventory) immediately to determine if they had any affected lot numbers and to discontinue dispensing (distributing) the lot. The letter states that customers are to complete the attached Field Action Response form regardless of whether or not the affected products are located in their inventory. Distributors are instructed to provide the same instructions to their customers supplied with the recalled products. The letter instructed all users to return all unused affected products to MAQUET. For customer's convenience, all affected products that are returned may be exchanged with other unaffected VASOVIEW Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System by overnight delivery. Questions should be directed to MAQUET Cardiovascular sales representative or Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, KS, KY, IL, IN, MI, MO, ND, NY, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WI.

Quantity

177 units