Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2021-08-25
Date Terminated2024-04-10
Product Quantity28 units
Reason for Recall
The product package may potentially contain a mismatched graft that does not contain the radial support ring (helix) identified in the labeling.
Firm Action
On August 25, 2021, the firm issued Urgent Medical Device - Removal letters to affected customers.
Customers were instructed to do the following:
- Please examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any of the Atrium
Advanta VXT Vascular Grafts with Part Number/REF Number 22059.
- If you have affected product with Part Number/REF Number 22059, please remove the
affected products from areas of use and return the product(s) to Getinge following the
instructions in the letter.
- Should you have affected product you are eligible for either a replacement or credit.
- Please forward this information to all current and potential Atrium Advanta VXT Vascular Graft users within your hospital / facility.
- If you are a distributor who has shipped any affected products to customers, please forward the recall notification to their attention for appropriate action.
- Please contact Getinge Customer Service at (603) 880 1433 to request a return
authorization (RMA) and shipping instructions to return any affected product.
- Pack the product to be returned with the appropriate return documents and, using the
shipping instructions provided by Getinge Customer Service, arrange for pickup with the
designated delivery service provider.
If you have any questions, please contact
your Atrium/Getinge representative or call the Atrium/Getinge Customer Support at (603) 880 1433, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone).
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the state of Florida and the countries of South Korea and Poland.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.