Atrium Medical recalls ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts due to reported separation of slider swivel rod from swivel core, creating a gap between components. Affected units have specific product codes and UDI-DI numbers.
Complaints of reported separation of the Slider GDS Swivel Rod from the Swivel Core and of a notable gap between the two pieces.
Atr:ium Medical is recalling certain ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts because users have reported the slider swivel rod separating from the swivel core, creating a gap between the two parts. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the graft fails to stay properly connected.
The slider swivel rod can separate from the swivel core, creating a gap between the two components. This separation might cause the graft to malfunction during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications if the connection fails.
Patients who have received the ADVANTA VXT vascular graft with specific product codes (22018) and UDI-DI numbers (00650862220186) are likely affected. Medical professionals using these grafts during procedures are at higher risk.
Check for the product code 22018 and UDI-DI number 00650862220186 on the vascular graft packaging or label. The ADVANTA VXT model with specific dimensions (7X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW) is affected.
Look for the product code 22018 and UDI-DI number 00650862220186 on the vascular graft packaging or label.
The recall is based on reported separations of the slider swivel rod from the swivel core, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. The risk is considered low as the issue is reported but not confirmed to cause serious harm in normal use.
Check for the product code 22018 and UDI-DI number 00650862220186 on the packaging or label. The affected grafts are the ADVANTA VXT model with specific dimensions (7X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW).
The recall record does not specify any remedy or action steps. Affected users should check product details and contact Atrium Medical for further guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Atrium Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1956-2024 — Atrium Medical Atrium Medical Hello, I own a Atrium Medical that is covered by recall Z-1956-2024 from Atrium Medical. 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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