Events

Recall of Device Recall Maquet

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    76326
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1456-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-01-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-04-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=152788
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Maquet has received several complaints involving the vasoview hemopro vh-3500 which involve the device exhibiting the failure mode of intermittent or no power.
  • Action
    Maquet Inc. issued an Urgent Removal Correction Notice letter dated January 27, 2017 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to check inventory for affected device. Remove and keep it in a secure location to preclude being used. Customers were asked to complete the Medical Device Removal Response Form and return to Maquet by e-mailing a scanned copy to HemoproPower@getinge.com or by faxing the form to 1-973-629-1518.

Device

Device Recall Maquet
  • Model / Serial
    25126012, 25126080, 25126250, 25126375, 25126542, 25126659, 25128301, 25128602, 25128820, 25128905, 25129016, 25129155, 25129199, 25129239, 25129286, 25129335, 25129416, 25129513
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    VASOVIEW HEMOPRO VH-3500 || ENDOSCOPIC VESSEL HARVESTING SYSTEM || Product Usage: || The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO VH-3500 is designed for use in conjunction with the 7-mm Endoscope and is intended for specific use with the VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Power Supply.
  • Manufacturer
    Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

Manufacturer

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC, 45 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne NJ 07470-2094
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Getinge AB
  • Source
    USFDA