Maquet recalls Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts with potential small holes at seam lines causing bleeding during surgery. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Potential small holes at the seam lines of Hemashield branches causing intra-operative bleeding at the seam lines of the branches of Hemashield grafts
Maquet is recalling certain Hemash:shield Platinum vascular grafts that may have small holes at seam lines, which could cause bleeding during surgery. This recall affects specific serial numbers and requires immediate attention from medical professionals using these grafts.
Small holes at the seam lines of the grafts could cause bleeding during surgery. This risk occurs when the graft is used in arterial repair procedures for aneurysmal or occlusive disease.
Medical professionals using the recalled Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts for arterial repair are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these grafts may face bleeding complications.
Check the serial numbers listed: 1174771828, 1174771106, and 1174769941. The product is a Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-3 Branch used for arterial repair.
Verify if your graft has the serial numbers 1174771828, 1174771106, or 1174769941.
The recall is due to potential small holes at the seam lines of the grafts that could cause intra-operative bleeding during surgery.
Check the serial numbers listed: 1174771828, 1174771106, and 1174769941. If you have one, contact Maquet for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1876-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1876-2020 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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