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VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System , REF VSP550, Sterile, Terumo Cardiovascular System Indicated for us

FDA device recall Z-2854-2011 · posted 2011-07-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Reason for recall
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems received four (4) complaints from a single customer about tunnel breathing/inadequate insufflation with the VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System during cases in a limited production launch situation. Teumo's investigation identified issues with the devices's capability to maintain pressure within the tunnel.
Action taken
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems contacted the one customer to this device on June 10, 2010 by telephone. There was one consignee. The firm contacted this one consignee by phone on 6/10/2010. There were 2 contacts at this one consignee. The recalling firm contacted both of the contacts on 6/10/2010. The consignee was asked to dispose of remaking inventory of devices. The consignee said had disposed of the product. For information on this recall call (734) 741-6173
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GCJ
Quantity affected
35 units
Distribution
Nationwide (USA) Distribution including the state of New York.
Date initiated
2011-06-10
Date posted
2011-07-21
Date terminated
2011-07-27
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

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