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 cause bleeding during surgery. This recall affects specific serial numbers and requires immediate attention from medical professionals using these grafts.
The grafts may develop small holes at the seam lines during surgical use, leading to bleeding at the graft connections. This could compromise the surgical procedure and patient safety.
Medical professionals using the Hemashield Platinum Vascular Grafts for arterial repair or replacement are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these grafts are at risk of bleeding.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 1069033761, 1069030839, 1071600069, and other specific numbers provided in the recall. These grafts are used for arterial repair or replacement in patients with aneurysms or occlusive disease.
Verify if your graft has a serial number from the list: 1069033761, 1069030839, 1071600069, 1071620833, 1071615770, 1071620950, 1074557517, 1074562931, 1077531880, 1109551893, 1109625685, 1113411073, 1115932310, 1160529586, 1160492194, 1160491552, 1160727457, 1160529957, 1182769563, 1182780936, 1182789351, 1182792017, 1183481796, 1069032514, 1115876907, 1115936362, 1137588685.
The grafts may have small holes at the seam lines, which could cause bleeding during surgical use.
Check the serial number against the list provided in the recall notice: 1069033761, 1069030839, 1071600069, and other specific numbers.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Maquet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1875-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1875-2020 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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