Recall Z-1607-2010 ยท DSY Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
EXXCEL Soft Thin Wall EPTFE Vascular Graft; D:8 mm; L: 50 cm straight. Sterile Intended use: The Standard Wall EXXCEL and EXXCEL Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries and to provide vascular access. Wall Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries.
| Date | May 14, 2010 (initiated Mar 26, 2010) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | This is an expansion of Recall # Z-866-2010, adding an additional two lots to the recall of EXXCEL soft Stand Wall EPTFE Vascular Grafts due to a labeling mix up. |
| Root cause | Labeling mix-ups |
| Action | The firm, MAQUET Cardiovascular, LLC, sent a "DEVICE REMOVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated March 23, 2010, to all customers via Federal Express. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to examine their stock immediately to determine if they have any of the affected product from the lot, discontinue dispensing the lot and complete and return by fax (973-709-6511) the enclosed Field Action Response Form whether or not they have any affected products. Please contact your local MAQUET cardiovascular sales representa |
| Quantity | 1 unit |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA including states of TX, NJ, SC, MO, ID, TN, FL, CA, PA and Canada and Germany. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K052964 | EXXCEL AND EXXCEL SOFT EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFTS, MICROVEL DOUBLE VELOUR KNITTED VASCULAR GRAFTS, WOVEN DOUBLE VELOUR WOVEN Boston Scientific Corp, Jan 6, 2006 |