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Class 2 Device Recall Vascutek Gelsoft

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 Class 2 Device Recall Vascutek Gelsoftsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmOctober 23, 2013
Date PostedNovember 18, 2013
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 27, 2014
Recall NumberZ-0336-2014
Recall Event ID 66670
510(K)NumberK990503 
Product Classification Prosthesis, vascular graft, of 6mm and greater diameter - Product Code DSY
ProductVascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis***STRAIGHT***STERILE***EO***Item No: 631508***Diameter 8mm***Usable Length 15cm***Manufactured By***VASCUTEK Ltd. a TERUMO Company Newmains Avenue Inchinnan, Renfrewshire PA4 9RR Scotland***" The Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Prosthesis is a gelatin-sealed, woven polyester graft indicated for abdominal and peripheral vascular repair, i.e. replacement or bypass in aneurysmal and occlusive disease of arteries
Code Information Catalog Number 631508 Serial Numbers: 0001765391, 0001765392, 0001765393, 0001765394, 0001765395, 0001765396, 0001765397, 0001765398, 0001765399
FEI Number 1828100
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
6200 Jackson Rd
Ann Arbor MI 48103-9586
For Additional Information Contact
734-741-6173
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) became aware of a customer complaint that a 15mm x 8mm Gelsoft graft was received which the customer believed was a 15mm x 6mm Gelsoft graft unit. The manufacturer confirmed a batch of product code 631508 was incorrectly labeled.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Error in labeling
ActionTerumo CVS called affected consignees (via telephone)on 10/23/2013 of this device removal. Terumo CVS advised users to discontinue use and return all affected grafts in inventory. Terumo will replace or issue credit for returned grafts. Terumo provided consignees with the reason of the removal, potential hazard, and description of affected product. Terumo addressed any questions from the consignees. Consignees with questions were instructed to contact Terumo CVS Customer Service at 800-521-2818. For questions regarding this recall call 734-741-6173.
Quantity in Commerce9
DistributionUS Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = DSY
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