Maquet recalls Hemashield Platinum Woven Double Velour Vascular Grafts (Product Code M00202175428T0) due to 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 is a serious risk for patients undergoing vascular repair procedures.
The grafts may develop small holes at the seam lines during surgical use, leading to bleeding at the graft's connection points. This could cause significant blood loss during the procedure if not detected.
Patients who have received this specific vascular graft during surgery are at risk. Medical professionals using the grafts for thoracoabdominal repairs may also be affected.
Check the serial numbers listed: 1173942817, 1173968078, and 1173846374. The product is used for replacing or repairing arteries with aneurysms or blockages.
Immediately stop using the Hemashield Platinum Vascular Graft if it has one of the listed serial numbers.
The product code is M00202175428T0.
The affected serial numbers are 1173942817, 1173968078, and 1173846374.
The recall is due to potential small holes at the seam lines of the grafts that could cause intra-operative bleeding.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1863-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1863-2020 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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