Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC has recalled 98 units of the Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System, Model No. C-VH-6000. These surgical kits, used by healthcare professionals to harvest blood vessels, were found to have defects when removed from their packaging during the initial launch phase. Reported issues include bent tips at the jaw attachment site, jaws that do not close completely, and heater wires that have pulled away from the tool's jaws.
A defective harvesting tool could fail to properly cut or cauterize blood vessels during surgery, potentially leading to patient bleeding or the need for additional surgical intervention. While these defects were discovered 'out-of-box' before use, they pose a risk if the device is used in a clinical setting.
Failure modes include angled deformity at the jaw attachment, jaws not fully closed out-of-box, and heater wire lifted/flexed away from jaws.
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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