Maquet recalls Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts with potential small holes at seam lines causing intra-operative bleeding. 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 Hemashield Platinum Vascular Grafts that may have small holes at seam lines, which could lead to bleeding during surgery. This recall affects specific serial numbers and requires immediate attention from medical professionals using the product.
The grafts may develop small holes at the seam lines during surgical use, which can cause bleeding at the graft's branch connections. This could lead to complications during the procedure if the graft is used in arterial repair or replacement.
Medical professionals who use the Hemashield Platinum Vascular Grafts for arterial repair or replacement are most at risk. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Check the serial number on the product. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 1070172386 and others.
Discontinue use of the Hemashield Platinum Vascular Graft if it has a serial number listed in the recall.
The grafts may have small holes at the seam lines, which can cause intra-operative bleeding during surgical procedures.
Affected serial numbers include 1070172386, 1070172035, 1070165805, and others as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a return process, but you should stop using the product immediately if it has an affected serial number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1871-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1871-2020 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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