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Heartstring II Proximal Seal / VASOVIEW 6 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Model Number: VH-2000, Product is manufac

FDA device recall Z-0614-2011 · posted 2010-12-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery
Reason for recall
Sterility may be compromised by a loss of package integrity.
Action taken
Maquet issued an Urgent Device Removal letter dated February 5, 2009 to customers, explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned for replacement. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and discontinue distribution and use of the affected devices. Customers also were requested to complete and return a Field Action Response Form. Maquet can be contacted at 888-880-2874 concerning this recall.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
GCJ
Distribution
Distribution: Nationwide and Internationally.
Date initiated
2009-02-05
Date posted
2010-12-13
Date terminated
2011-01-19
Location
San Jose, CA

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