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 Hemashield Platinum Vascular Grafts that may have small holes at seam lines, which could cause bleeding during surgery. This recall affects specific serial numbers 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 to repair arteries affected by aneurysms or occlusive disease.
Healthcare professionals using the Hemashield Platinum Vascular Grafts for arterial repair procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these grafts during surgery may be affected if the graft has the recalled serial numbers.
Check the serial numbers listed: 1130028529, 1138737382, 1151582817, 1151580283, 1153694149, 1158765278, 1165139009, 1165161757, 1165201073, 1165174827, 1165129349, 1165209939, 1165131353, 1165124986, 1180826106, 1138872368, 1153712022, 1157288202, 1158765044, 1165159382.
Verify if your graft has one of the listed serial numbers: 1130028529, 1138737382, 1151582817, 1151580283, 1153694149, 1158765278, 1165139009, 1165161757, 1165201073, 1165174827, 1165129349, 1165209939, 1165131353, 1165124986, 1180826106, 1138872368, 1153712022, 1157288202, 1158765044, 1165159382.
Small holes at the seam lines of the grafts could cause bleeding during surgery.
Check if your graft has one of the listed serial numbers: 1130028529, 1138737382, 1151582817, 1151580283, 1153694149, 1158765278, 1165139009, 1165161757, 1165201073, 1165174827, 1165129349, 1165209939, 1165131353, 1165124986, 1180826106, 1138872368, 1153712022, 1157288202, 1158765044, 1165159382.
No, the recall requires checking serial numbers. If your graft has a listed serial number, contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1879-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1879-2020 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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