FDA recall Z-2175-2024

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC · Class II · device

Product

The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, labeled as the following: 1. VasoView Hemopro 2, Model Number: VH-4000. 2. VasoView Hemopro 2 with Vasoshield. Model Number: VH-4001. The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems are designed for use in conjunction with the 7 mm Extended Length Endoscope. The Harvesting Cannula has four lumens which house the Endoscope, C-Ring, distal lens washer tube, and harvesting tool for cutting and cauterizing vessel branches. The harvesting tool has two curved jaws. One of the jaws contains the heating elements for branch cutting and cauterization and spot cautery. An area near the tip of the convex side of the jaw is used for spot cautery. The activation toggle is used to control the jaws to activate the heating elements. Positioning of the device, cutting, and cauterization are performed under endoscopic visualization.

Reason for recall

Potential for there to be a fluid ingress into the handle of the harvesting tool, which may lead to the device not providing cautery or providing cautery when not intended.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia Brazil, Canada, China, EEA, India, Korea, New Zealand, Southern Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, & United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2024-05-17
Report date
2024-07-03
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Wayne, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2175-2024