Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC has recalled approximately 429,177 units of the VasoView HemoPro 2 and HemoPro 2 with VasoShield Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems. These devices are used in minimally invasive surgeries to harvest blood vessels for bypass procedures. The recall follows reports that the device's heater wire may bend or detach, and the silicone coating on the tool's jaws may peel or come off during a procedure. No injuries have been reported at this time.
If the heater wire or silicone pieces detach while inside a patient, they could cause tissue damage, thermal injuries, or be left behind as foreign objects in the body, requiring additional surgery to remove.
Quantity: 418,076 units (326,608 US, 91,468 OUS). Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting.
Quantity: 11,101 units US. Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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