The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2309-2013·Announced 2013-10-09

Atrium Medical Recalls Advanta VS Grafts Due to Label Adhesion Issue

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VS Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making removal difficult.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a packaging/labeling issue that makes removal difficult but does not explicitly report injuries or serious health consequences, fitting the Moderate criteria for minor labeling or packaging issues.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta VS Grafts, which are intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and arteriovenous vascular access. The recall involves products manufactured between April 3, 2012, and May 14, 2013, with expiration dates between April 2017 and May 2018.

The recall was initiated because the inner tray label may adhere to the wall of the outer tray. This adhesion makes it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected products and contact Atrium Medical Corporation for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Advanta VS Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

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 (4)

  • Product manufactured between April 3
  • 2012 and May 14
  • 2013 and can be identified by their expiration date
  • between April 2017 and May 2018.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Atrium Medical Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 14 products in this recall →