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Vascutek, Ltd. recalls The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Gelsoft Plus Bifurcate, Gelsoft Plus Ax-Fem, GelsoftPlus ERS Ax-Fem, Gelweave Strai
Recalled October 6, 2021 · FDA recall Z-2542-2021 · Vascutek
Hazard
The devices contained the IFU for distribution to ROW (rest of world) consignees rather than U.S. consignees. · FDA Class II
Units
159 total vascular grafts and patches
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Distribution was made to PR and Guam.
Description
The devices contained the IFU for distribution to ROW (rest of world) consignees rather than U.S. consignees.
Product
The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Gelsoft Plus Bifurcate, Gelsoft Plus Ax-Fem, GelsoftPlus ERS Ax-Fem, Gelweave Straight, Gelweave Trifurcate, Gelweave Ant-Flo, and Gelweave Valsalva vascular grafts: (1) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 14 x 8mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 631408, sterile. (2) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 16 x 8mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 631608, sterile. (3) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 18 x 9mm, Bifurcate 45 cm, REF 631809, sterile. (4) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 20 x 10mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 632010, sterile. (5) Vascutex Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 22 x 11mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 632211, sterile
Manufacturer(s)
Vascutek, Ltd.
Made in
United Kingdom
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →