Maquet recalls Hemashield Platinum woven 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 Hemash:shield 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 surgery, leading to bleeding at the graft connections. This could cause significant blood loss if the graft is used in a procedure involving arterial repair.
Medical professionals using the Hemashield Platinum vascular grafts for thoracoabdominal procedures are affected. Those with the specific serial numbers listed are most at risk.
Check the serial numbers on the graft: 1126809369, 1128053768, 1183546961, 1158773400. The product is used for replacing or repairing arteries with aneurysms or blockages.
Look for the specific serial numbers: 1126809369, 1128053768, 1183546961, 1158773400.
The grafts may have small holes at the seam lines, which could cause bleeding during surgery.
Check the serial numbers: 1126809369, 1128053768, 1183546961, 1158773400.
The recall record 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-1862-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1862-2020 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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