Maquet recalls Hemashield Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Vascular Grafts with potential small holes at seam lines causing intra-operative bleeding. Affected product codes and serial numbers listed.
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 Gold Knitted Microvel Double Velour Vascular Grafts due to potential small holes at seam lines that could cause bleeding during surgery. This recall affects specific product codes and serial numbers listed in the notice.
The grafts may develop small holes at the seam lines during surgical use, leading to bleeding at those points. This could cause complications during the procedure if the graft is used in arterial repair or replacement.
Medical professionals using the Hemashield grafts for arterial repair or replacement are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these grafts may be at risk if the graft has seam holes.
Check for the product code M002020955880 on the graft packaging or label. Affected serial numbers include 1175590223, 1175624927, 1179649703, 1183011925, 1183008537, 1183011066, 1191609117, 1191599092, 1183020201, and 1183073432.
Verify if your graft has one of the listed serial numbers: 1175590223, 1175624927, 1179649703, 1183011925, 1183008537, 1183011066, 1191609117, 1191599092, 1183020201, 1183073432.
The grafts may have small holes at the seam lines that could cause bleeding during surgical use.
Check the serial number against the list: 1175590223, 1175624927, 1179649703, 1183011925, 1183008537, 1183011066, 1191609117, 1191599092, 1183020201, 1183073432.
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-1860-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1860-2020 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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