The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1957-2024·Announced 2024-06-12

Vascular graft recalled due to slider component separation risk

Atrium Medical is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts due to reports of the slider GDS swivel rod separating from the swivel core. Approximately 53,308 units are affected worldwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a vascular graft with reported mechanical failure (component separation). No injuries or illnesses have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm situation rather than a confirmed-harm recall, consistent with the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling ADVANTA VXT, 8X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW Single-Ended Slider Vascular Grafts due to reports of the slider GDS swivel rod separating from the swivel core, with a notable gap forming between the two components.

This separation could affect the proper functioning of the vascular graft. The company received complaints regarding this mechanical defect.

The recall affects approximately 53,308 units distributed worldwide, including 11,236 units in the United States and Puerto Rico, and 42,072 units distributed internationally to countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas.

Healthcare providers who have received these grafts should contact Atrium Medical Corporation for additional information on the recall and replacement options.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANTA VXT, 8X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft
Manufacturer
Atrium Medical Corporation
Hazard
  • component-separation
  • mechanical-failure

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 (2)

  • Product Code: 22019
  • UDI-DI: 00650862220193.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.