The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1960-2024·Announced 2024-06-12

Vascular graft devices recalled due to slider component separation

Atrium Medical is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts following complaints of separation between the slider component and swivel core.

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: This is a structural defect in a medical device with no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW vascular graft devices. These single-ended slider vascular grafts are used in vascular access procedures. The recall was issued following complaints of separation of the Slider GDS Swivel Rod from the Swivel Core and a notable gap between the two pieces.

Approximately 53,308 units have been distributed worldwide, including 11,236 units in the United States and Puerto Rico, and 42,072 units outside the US across multiple countries. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft
Manufacturer
Atrium Medical Corporation
Hazard
  • structural-defect
  • component-separation

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: 22027
  • UDI-DI: 00650862220278.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.