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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. Item Number: VPX4000 (7273)

Z-0285-2025

September 17, 2024

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 95472
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
432 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0285-2025

Official wording

Reason: A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery

Code information: UDI: +M718VPX40001/$$326051543DD6738Q, +M718VPX4001/$$326062143DD8092J Lot Numbers: 43DD6738, 43DD8092

Distribution pattern: Nationwide

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery