EXXCEL Soft Thin Wall EPTFE Vascular Graft; D:8 mm; L: 50 cm straight. Sterile Intended use: The Standard Wall EXXCEL and EXXCEL Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries and to provide vascular access. Wall Soft ePTFE Vascular Grafts are designed to repair or replace peripheral arteries.

This is an expansion of Recall # Z-866-2010, adding an additional two lots to the recall of EXXCEL soft Stand Wall EPTFE Vascular Grafts due to a labeling mix up.

The firm, MAQUET Cardiovascular, LLC, sent a "DEVICE REMOVAL IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED" letter dated March 23, 2010, to all customers via Federal Express. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to examine their stock immediately to determine if they have any of the affected product from the lot, discontinue dispensing the lot and complete and return by fax (973-709-6511) the enclosed Field Action Response Form whether or not they have any affected products. Please contact your local MAQUET cardiovascular sales representative or Customer Service at 1-888-880-2874 for the exchange.