The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2311-2013·Announced 2013-10-09

Atrium Medical Recalls Advanta SST Grafts Due to Label Adhesion

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST 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. The hazard involves a packaging/labeling issue that may complicate the sterile setup process, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Advanta SST Grafts, which are intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access. The recall involves grafts 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 can make it difficult to remove the tray onto the sterile field during surgical preparation.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in numerous international locations. Healthcare facilities and distributors should check their inventory for these specific expiration dates and stop using the affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Advanta SST 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 →