The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1963-2024·Announced 2024-06-12

Atrium Medical Vascular Graft Swivel Component Separation Recall

Atrium Medical recalled 53,308 ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts worldwide due to reported separation of the swivel rod from the swivel core. The affected units were distributed throughout the United States and to 60 additional countries.

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 an FDA Class II recall of an implantable medical device with reported mechanical separation of critical components. The defect represents a risk-of-harm situation in a high-risk vascular device where component separation could affect function; no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation recalled the ADVANTA VXT vascular graft following complaints of separation between the Slider GDS Swivel Rod and the Swivel Core, with a notable gap observed between the two components. This vascular graft is a single-ended slider device used in medical procedures.

The recall affects 53,308 units distributed worldwide: 11,236 in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and 42,072 internationally across 60 countries. The device is identified by Product Code 22059 and UDI-DI 00650862220599.

Patients and healthcare facilities that received this device should contact Atrium Medical Corporation. Healthcare providers should identify whether affected units were implanted in patients and consult with the manufacturer regarding next steps.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANTA VXT, 6X40, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Manufacturer
Atrium Medical Corporation
Hazard
  • mechanical-failure
  • device-defect

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: 22059
  • UDI-DI: 00650862220599.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.