ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2636-2025 ยท GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Model No. C-VH-6000. The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System (VH-6000, VH-6001, and VH-6010) is a vessel harvesting kit designed for use with a 7 mm endoscope to cut and cauterize vessel branches. The HP3 Harvesting Tool features two curved, insulated jaws with heating elements that operate through heat and pressure

DateSep 25, 2025 (initiated Aug 6, 2025)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonReports of out-of-box failures discovered during the limited launch phase. Failure modes included angled deformity at the attachment site of the Harvesting Tool Jaws and the distal end of the Harvesting Tool Shaft, jaws not fully closed out of box, and heater wire lifted/flexed away from jaws.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionGetinge Field Representatives contacted impacted accounts by telephone on 8/6/25 to notify them of this recall action and provide instructions for quarantine and return of affected devices. Consignees were asked to stop all visual inspection and return all HemoPro 3 units. Returns can be coordinated by calling or emailing Michele Kanis for an RMA at michele.kanis@getinge.com or (408)635-0647. Consignees are to utilize HemoPro 2 in place of HemoPro 3 units. Getinge Field Representatives delivered an updated URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice starting on 10/6/25 dated October 2025. The writ
Quantity98 units
DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MD & TX.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K251238Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System (VH-6000); Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC, May 30, 2025