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 of the grafts used in arterial repair procedures.
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.
Healthcare professionals using the Hemash:shield Platinum Vascular Grafts for arterial repair procedures are most at risk. Patients who have received these grafts during surgery may also be affected.
Check the serial numbers listed: 1144930522, 1126647022, and 1158303372. The product is a Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Graft-4 Branch used for arterial repair.
Verify if your graft has one of the serial numbers: 1144930522, 1126647022, or 1158303372.
The recall is due to potential small holes at the seam lines of the grafts that could cause intra-operative bleeding during surgery.
Check if your graft has one of the serial numbers: 1144930522, 1126647022, or 1158303372. If it does, contact Maquet for further instructions.
The recall applies to the grafts used during surgery. Patients who received the grafts are not at immediate risk but should inform their healthcare provider.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1866-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1866-2020 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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