CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 24 Sep 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Heartstring III Proximal Seal System Intravascular recalled
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling Heartstring III Proximal Seal System Intravascular anastomosis occluder, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2588-2025
- FDA event ID
- 97450
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular, Wayne, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 15 Aug 2025
- FDA classified
- 18 Sep 2025
- Reported
- 24 Sep 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Three failure modes have been identified: failure of the Heartstring Seal to load, failure of the Heartstring Seal to deploy into the aortotomy, and failure of the deployed Heartstring Seal to provide adequate hemostasis.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Heartstring III Proximal Seal System, 4.3 MM. Intravascular anastomosis occluder.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Three failure modes have been identified: failure of the Heartstring Seal to load, failure of the Heartstring Seal to deploy into the aortotomy, and failure of the deployed Heartstring Seal to provide adequate hemostasis.
Which lots are affected?
Model No. HSK-3043; UDI: 00607567700321; Serial No. 3000379223, 3000382433, 3000385929, 3000391405, 3000399719, 3000404541, 3000406469, 3000408189, 3000411816, 3000414253, 3000414613, 3000415212, 3000419765, 3000421682, 3000422957, 3000427645, 3000428019, 3000429074, 3000438521, 3000442986, 3000444153, 3000444386, 3000451113, 3000451189, 3000454605, 3000457540, 3000459949, 3000459992, 3000465374, 3000466176, 3000466177, 3000471825, 3000473063, 3000473064, 3000474240, 3000474241, 3000475497, 3000478491, 3000478495, 3000482450, 3000485137, 3000488054, , 3000378620, 3000379223, 3000385929, 3000391405, 3000399719, 3000404541, 3000406469, 3000411816, 3000414253, 3000414613, 3000415212, 3000419765, 3000421682, 3000422957, 3000427645, 3000428019, 3000429074, 3000438076, 3000442986, 3000444153, 3000444386, 3000451113, 3000451189, 3000454605, 3000459949, 3000459992, 3000465374, 3000465479, 3000466177, 3000468296, 3000471825, 3000473064, 3000474240, 3000474241, 3000475497, 3000478491, 3000478495, 3000479466, 3000484006, 3000485137, 3000488054.
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 97450This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Heartstring III Proximal Seal System recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Heartstring III Proximal Seal System recalled by Maquet Cardiovascular | Maquet Cardiovascular | Packaging Defects | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Heartstring III Proximal Seal System Intravascular recalled | Maquet Cardiovascular | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
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