Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2533-2016 — Class II — June 24, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2533-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | June 24, 2016 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Location | Deerfield, IL |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 32,763 eaches UPDATE 9/1/2016 2,042 eaches |
Product Description
Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x 6 cm, product code VG0106N, 0.8 cm x 8 cm, product code VG0108N, 1 cm x 10 cm, product code VG0110N, and 2 cm x 9 cm, product code VG0209N. VASC U-GUARD is prepared from bovine pericardium which is cross-linked with glutaraldehyde. Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques. The pericardium is procured from cattle originating in the United States. VASC-Guard is chemically sterilized using ethanol and propylene oxide. UPDATE 9/1/2016 Retrieval of devices only includes Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x 6 cm, product code VG0106N, 0.8 cm x 8 cm, product code VG0108N.
Reason for Recall
Baxter is issuing a safety alert in response to postmarketing reports received for the VASC U-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch. Baxter has received reports for intraoperative or postoperative bleeding episodes, which required additional clinical intervention. One report involved a case with a fatal outcome. UPDATE 9/1/2016 Baxter issued a notice retrieving 6 lots of VASCU-GUARD due to the increased postmarketing reports related to intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide including Puerto Rico, and outside the US to include: Australia, Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Information
Product Code VG0106N, Lot #: SP16A04-1108933, SP16A11-1111696, SP16A12-1111933, SP16A12-1111938, SP16A12-1111942, SP16A12-1111947, SP16A27-1116312, SP16A29-1116884, SP16B04-1118465, SP16B08-1119650, SP16B12-1121361, SP16B22-1123979, SP16B24-1124658, SP16C01-1126439, SP16C01-1126508, SP16C07-1128790, SP16C08-1129067, SP16C09-1129905, SP16C10-1130129, SP16C10-1130134, SP16C23-1134739, SP16C28-1136324, SP16C28-1136332, SP16D06-1139370, SP16D13-1141301, SP16D19-1142941, SP16D20-1143649, SP16D20-1143655, SP16D21-1143852, SP16D28-1146476, SP16E04-1148533, SP16E04-1148534, SP16E19-1152299, SP16E24-1153675, SP16F01-1155425, SP16F01-1155678, SP16F01-1155682, SP16F01-1155685. Product Code VG0108N, Lot #: SP16A04-1108941, SP16A04-1108956, SP16A04-1108974, SP16A06-1110391, SP16A12-1111872, SP16A12-1111952, SP16A14-1112703, SP16A14-1112720, SP16A18-1113372, SP16A19-1114051, SP16A19-1114056, SP16A21-1114800, SP16A21-1114802, SP16A21-1114805, SP16B04-1118471, SP16B04-1118475, SP16B05-1119212, SP16B05-1119217, SP16B08-1119654, SP16B08-1119720, SP16B12-1121365, SP16B12-1121366, SP16B19-1123365, SP16B22-1123983, SP16B25-1125254, SP16B25-1125260, SP16B25-1125268, SP16C01-1126459, SP16C07-1128755, SP16C08-1129301, SP16C10-1130184, SP16C10-1130191, SP16C10-1130200, SP16C10-1130208, SP16C10-1130219, SP16C10-1130227, SP16C16-1132096, SP16C18-1133115, SP16C18-1133138, SP16C18-1133148, SP16C18-1133152, SP16C18-1133155, SP16C18-1133157, SP16C21-1133807, SP16C22-1134481, SP16C24-1135156, SP16C28-1136307, SP16C28-1136436, SP16D01-1137764, SP16D04-1138414, SP16D04-1138417, SP16D12-1140707, SP16D12-1140708, SP16D19-1142958, SP16D19-1142967, SP16D21-1143872, SP16D21-1143878, SP16D28-1146462, SP16D28-1146466, SP16D28-1146471, SP16E04-1148520, SP16E04-1148522, SP16E04-1148549, SP16E05-1148667, SP16E11-1150104, SP16E11-1150110, SP16E11-1150115, SP16E11-1150174, SP16E19-1152326, SP16E19-1152330, SP16E19-1152335, SP16E24-1153278, SP16E24-1153280, SP16E26-1154142, SP16E26-1154146, SP16E27-1154532, SP16E27-1154534, SP16F01-1155407, SP16F07-1157497, SP16F07-1157505, SP16F07-1157513. Product Code VG0110N, Lot #: SP16A12-1111926, SP16A12-1111931, SP16A20-1114346, SP16B22-1123992, SP16C08-1129312, SP16C08-1129329, SP16C09-1129911, SP16C25-1135841, SP16D11-1140274, SP16D11-1140284, SP16D20-1143641, SP16D20-1143643, SP16D25-1144838, SP16E11-1150202, SP16F07-1157244, SP16F07-1157253, SP16F07-1157260. Product Code VG0209N, Lot #: SP16A04-1108918, SP16A12-1112283, SP16A12-1112284, SP16A20-1114352, SP16A21-1114790, SP16B15-1121467, SP16B22-1124000, SP16B25-1125139, SP16C08-1129339, SP16C08-1129346, SP16C14-1131192, SP16C16-1132144, SP16D01-1137778, SP16D11-1140290, SP16D18-1142652, SP16D20-1143633, SP16D20-1143638, SP16D28-1146487, SP16D28-1146606, SP16E04-1148530, SP16E11-1150205, SP16E19-1152309, SP16E27-1154668, SP16E27-1154693, SP16F08-1157871. UPDATE 9/1/2016 the following lots are being retrieved for return to Baxter: Product Code VG0106N: Lot #: SP16C09-1129905. Product Code VG0108N: Lot #: SP16B08-1119720, SP16C18-1133152, SP16D04-1138417, SP16D28-1146462, SP16E04-1148522.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.