PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 40x08 Catalog Number: AMC4008 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to replace sections of damaged or malfunctioning arteries.

Reported: July 31, 2013 Initiated: June 17, 2013 #Z-1761-2013

Product Description

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 40x08 Catalog Number: AMC4008 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to replace sections of damaged or malfunctioning arteries.

Reason for Recall

Blood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation

Details

Recalling Firm
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Units Affected
3 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including PA and countries of: BRAZIL, BULGARIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GREECE, ITALY, LEBANON, NETHERLAND, POLAND, SPAIN, and TURKEY.
Location
Burlington, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 40x08 Catalog Number: AMC4008 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to replace sections of damaged or malfunctioning arteries.. Recalled by LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.. Units affected: 3 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Blood blushing/leaking from the surface of the graft after implantation
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 31, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1761-2013.