FDA Device

EXXCEL Soft Standard Wall EPTFE Vascular Graft; D:8 mm; L: 50 cm straight. Sterile Intended use: The Standard Wall EXXCEL and EXXCEL Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries and to provide vascular access. Wall Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries.

Hazard

This is an expansion of Recall # Z-866-2010, adding an additional two lots to the recall of EXXCEL soft Stand Wall EPTFE Vascular Grafts due to a labeling mix up.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm, MAQUET Cardiovascular, LLC, sent a "DEVICE REMOVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated March 23, 2010, to all customers via Federal Express. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to examine their stock immediately to determine if they have any of the affected product from the lot, discontinue dispensing the lot and complete and return by fax (973-709-6511) the enclosed Field Action Response Form whether or not they have any affected products. Please contact your local MAQUET cardiovascular sales representative or Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874 for the exchange.

Products

EXXCEL Soft Standard Wall EPTFE Vascular Graft; D:8 mm; L: 50 cm straight. Sterile Intended use: The Standard Wall EXXCEL and EXXCEL Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace perip
Brand
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
UPC
UPN M002004810260; Lot 11423751; Exp 12/2010

Units Affected

22 units