Maquet recalls VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems with broken ceramic C-Rings. 12 complaints reported by March 3, 2025. Affected units manufactured Nov 5, 2024 - Feb 14, 2025.
There have been at least 12 complaints from users as of March 3, 2025, reporting that they identified the ceramic C-Ring to be broken in half during use of the device. The ceramic C-Ring has a potential to break while in use. Maquet/Getinge determined that the issue was limited to the units of VH-4000 and VH-4001 manufactured with ceramic C-Ring, and the ceramic C-Ring was implemented in the Hemopro 2 devices from November 5, 2024, through February 14, 2025.
Maquet is recalling VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems that have a ceramic C-Ring which may break during use. This could lead to device malfunction or injury if the broken ring causes unintended cutting or cauterization.
The ceramic C-Ring may break during use, potentially causing the device to malfunction. This could lead to unintended cutting or cauterization of blood vessels, which might cause injury to the patient or the user.
Medical professionals using the VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 system for vessel harvesting procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing these procedures could be affected if the device malfunctions.
Check for model numbers VH-4000 or VH-4001 with ceramic C-Rings. The device was manufactured between November 5, 2024, and February 14, 2025. Lot/serial numbers include 3000436447 through 3000450967.
Identify if your device is model VH-4000 or VH-4001 with a ceramic C-Ring.
Reach out to Maquet Cardiovascular for specific instructions on how to handle the device.
Maquet has identified at least 12 complaints reporting broken ceramic C-Rings in the device, which could lead to malfunction during use.
Model numbers VH-4000 (Hemopro 2) and VH-4001 (Hemopro 2 w/ Vasoshield) manufactured between November 5, 2024, and February 14, 2025.
Check the lot/serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which include 3000436447 through 3000450967.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1622-2025 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1622-2025 from Maquet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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