Reported Nov 13, 2024 · Ongoing

Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access…

Zimmer, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Zimmer, Inc. · 1800 W Center St · Warsaw, IN · 46580-2304

Is this the product you have?

  • Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass
  • Item NumberVPX4000 (7273)
Lot codes and dates
  • UDI
    • +M718VPX40001/$$326051543DD6738Q
    • +M718VPX4001/$$326062143DD8092J
  • Lot Numbers
    • 43DD6738
    • 43DD8092
Amount recalled
432 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 7:33 PM UTC

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