Events

Recall of Vascutek Gelsoft

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

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
    66670
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0336-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-02-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122925
  • 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
    Prosthesis, vascular graft, of 6mm and greater diameter - Product Code DSY
  • 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.

Device

Vascutek Gelsoft
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number 631508 Serial Numbers: 0001765391, 0001765392, 0001765393, 0001765394, 0001765395, 0001765396, 0001765397, 0001765398, 0001765399
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.
  • Product 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
  • Manufacturer
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

Manufacturer

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, 6200 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48103-9586
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Terumo Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA