The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1069-2014·Announced 2014-03-05

Terumo Recalls VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System

Terumo is recalling 26 units of the VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System due to potential sterility compromise.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential sterility compromise in a surgical device, which poses a significant risk of infection or injury.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation is recalling 26 units of the VirtuoSaph Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, part number VSP550. The recall is due to the possibility that the sterility of the medical devices may be compromised.

The affected units are sterile, prescription-only devices indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery to allow access for vessel harvesting, primarily for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. The specific lot numbers involved are 21K, 31K, 32K, 33K, 34K, and 35K.

Distribution was nationwide in the United States, specifically in the states of Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Terumo for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
VirtuoSaph¿ Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Part number: VSP550, Sterile***Rx Only*** Product Usage: The VirtuoSaph  Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting, and is primarily
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Lot numbers: 21K
  • 31K
  • 32K
  • 33K
  • 34K
  • 35K

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically: