PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vascutek 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 aneur

Reported: November 27, 2013 Initiated: October 23, 2013 #Z-0336-2014

Product Description

Vascutek 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

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.

Details

Units Affected
9
Distribution
US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vascutek 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. Recalled by Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation. Units affected: 9.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0336-2014.