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Z-2636-2025Class II

Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Model No. C-VH-6000. The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 3 Endoscopic...

Maquet Cardiovascular LLC / initiated 2025-08-06 / Open, Classified

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC began a recall of Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Model No. C-VH-6000. The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System (VH-6000, VH-6001... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Reports of out-of-box failures discovered during the limited launch phase. Failure modes included angled deformity at the attachment site of the Harvesting Tool Jaws and the distal end of the Harvesting Tool Shaft, jaws...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2636-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular LLC
Product
Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Model No. C-VH-6000. The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) System (VH-6000, VH-6001, and VH-6010) is a vessel harvesting kit designed for use with a 7 mm endoscope to cut and cauterize vessel branches. The HP3 Harvesting Tool features two curved, insulated jaws with heating elements that operate through heat and pressure rather than radiofrequency energy.
Product code
GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall
Reports of out-of-box failures discovered during the limited launch phase. Failure modes included angled deformity at the attachment site of the Harvesting Tool Jaws and the distal end of the Harvesting Tool Shaft, jaws not fully closed out of box, and heater wire lifted/flexed away from jaws.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
Getinge Field Representatives contacted impacted accounts by telephone on 8/6/25 to notify them of this recall action and provide instructions for quarantine and return of affected devices. Consignees were asked to stop all visual inspection and return all HemoPro 3 units. Returns can be coordinated by calling or emailing Michele Kanis for an RMA at [email protected] or (408)635-0647. Consignees are to utilize HemoPro 2 in place of HemoPro 3 units. Getinge Field Representatives delivered an updated URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice starting on 10/6/25 dated October 2025. The written notification is a supplement to the verbal notification made previously.
Quantity in commerce
98 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, MD & TX.
Product codes and lots
Model No. C-VH-6000; UDI: 00607567701274; Lot/Serial No. 3000486429, 3000487231, 3000487726, 3000488639.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2636-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2636-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated