medical Class II Updated 2024-11-13

Zimmer, Inc. recalls Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Sys

Recalled Product

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 Number: VPX4000 (7273)


Hazard / Issue

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

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: UDI: +M718VPX40001/$$326051543DD6738Q, +M718VPX4001/$$326062143DD8092J Lot Numbers: 43DD6738, 43DD8092
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