Reported Jun 10, 2015 · Terminated

Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1x6cm, product code 1504026,…

Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

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: Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc. · 2575 University Ave W · Saint Paul, MN · 55114-1073

Is this the product you have?

  • Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in
  • the following sizes and product codes1x6cm, product code 1504026, 0.8x8cm, product code 1504028, 1x10cm, product code 1504030, and 2x9cm, product code 1504032. VASCU-GUARD is packaged between two pieces of foam within a double sterile barrier pouch system. The contents of the unopened, undamaged package are sterile. VASCU-GUARD is intended for use in peripheral vascular reconstruction including the carotid, renal, iliac, femoral, profunda, and tibial blood vessels and arteriovenous access revisions
Lot codes and dates
  • all lot numbers
Amount recalled
3,974

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Stop using this product now

Baxter healthcare is recalling specific product codes of Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch due to complaints received for difficulty in distinguishing the smooth from rough surface.

Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

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Where this came from

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

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 18, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:32 PM UTC

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