The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1984-2024·Announced 2024-06-12

Vascular graft separation reported in ADVANTA VXT medical devices

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts due to reported separation of the Slider GDS Swivel Rod from the Swivel Core. Approximately 53,308 units have been 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: This is a Class II medical device recall involving a high-risk vascular graft with verified separation of critical functional components reported through customer complaints. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, the product carries risk of harm, and the defect is documented rather than theoretical.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts (Single-Ended Slider GDS model) due to reports of separation between the Slider GDS Swivel Rod and the Swivel Core, with some units showing a notable gap between these components.

The recall involves approximately 53,308 units distributed worldwide: 11,236 in the United States and its territories, and 42,072 internationally across more than 50 countries.

Patients and healthcare providers who may have this product should contact Atrium Medical Corporation or their healthcare provider for further guidance regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
ADVANTA VXT, 7X50, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Manufacturer
Atrium Medical Corporation
Hazard
  • device-separation
  • malfunction

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: 22213
  • UDI-DI: 00650862222135.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.