Vasoview Hemopro 3 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Model No. C-VH-6000. The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 3 Endoscopic...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2636-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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