RecallDepth

VASOVIEW 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, with VASOVIEW Flexible Endoscopic Tools in the following configurations: VH-10242: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic scissors; and VH-10243: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic bisector.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 23, 2008).

Company
Cts, Inc. Dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery
Recall Initiated
September 9, 2008
Posted
December 23, 2008
Terminated
December 8, 2010
Recall Number
Z-0476-2009
Quantity
7,935 units
Firm Location
San Jose, CA
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Packaging unsealed: Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging issue. For further information, please contact the firm at 408-635-6874.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and country of Australia.

Lot / Code Info

model numbers VH-10242, lot numbers 7100172 to 8081371, and VH-10243, lot numbers 7100171 to 8081271.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Action Taken

The firm issued a letter entitled "URGENT FIELD ACTION - IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED *** VASOVIEW(TM) 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System (Kit Only)" via federal express to its consignees on September 9, 2008. The firm has asked its consignees to return the product. Follow-up calls were made to ensure recall effectiveness.

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