Maquet recalls VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems (models VH-4000/VH-4001) due to potential fluid ingress causing improper cautery function. Affected units may not provide intended cauterization or cause unintended burns during surgery.
Potential for there to be a fluid ingress into the handle of the harvesting tool, which may lead to the device not providing cautery or providing cautery when not intended.
Maquet is recalling its VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System (models VH-4000 and VH-4001) because fluid can enter the tool's handle, potentially causing it to either fail to provide cauterization or deliver unintended cautery during surgical procedures.
Fluid entering the handle area may cause the device to either stop providing cauterization or deliver cautery unexpectedly. This could lead to unintended tissue damage during delicate surgical procedures where precise control is critical.
Surgical teams using the VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 system for vessel harvesting procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device could experience unintended tissue damage if the cautery function malfunctions.
Check for model numbers VH-4000 or VH-4001 on the device packaging. The product was sold with the 7 mm Extended Length Endoscope and is used for harvesting blood vessels during surgery.
Identify the model number on the device packaging; affected units have VH-4000 or VH-4001.
Reach out to Maquet Cardiovascular for specific guidance on handling the device if you have the recalled model.
The recalled devices have model numbers VH-4000 or VH-4001.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the issue.
Fluid ingress could cause the device to either fail to provide cauterization or deliver unintended cautery, potentially leading to tissue damage during surgery.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2175-2024 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-2175-2024 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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