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Guidant Brand VasoView 5 Harvesting Cannula System, Model Number: VH-1000

FDA device recall Z-0292-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Guidant Cardiac Surgery
Reason for recall
VasoView 5 scissors are stiff and/or the scissor toggle has the potential to break during use.
Action taken
On 11/19/03, the firm issued letters via FedEx to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected devices and providing instructions on the recall.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
HET
Quantity affected
2597 units
Distribution
There are a total of 130 consignees that received the recalled product distributed by Guidant. The firm has identified 0 (zero) wholesaler dealers, 7 distributors or affiliate companies, 0 (zero) reta
Date initiated
2003-11-19
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2004-03-09
Location
Santa Clara, CA

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RecordFirmDate
VASOVIEW 5 HARVESTING CANNULA (K020143)Guidant Corporation, Cardiac Surgery2002-02-20