The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2310-2013·Announced 2013-10-09

Atrium Flixene Grafts Recalled Due to Difficult-to-Remove Inner Tray Label

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene Grafts because the inner tray label may adhere to the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.

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 complicates the sterile setup process without explicit reports of patient injury or death.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Flixene Grafts, which are intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access. The recall is due to a defect where the inner tray label may adhere to the wall of the outer tray, making it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field.

The affected products were manufactured between April 3, 2012, and May 14, 2013, and can be identified by their expiration dates, which range between April 2017 and May 2018. The recall covers products distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected Flixene Grafts and contact Atrium Medical Corporation for instructions on how to return the products.

The recalled product

Product
Flixene Grafts >or= 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 →