CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft recalled

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems is recalling Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin, distributed in California, North Carolina. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesCatalog Number 631508 Serial Numbers: 0001765391, 0001765392, 0001765393, 0001765394, 0001765395, 0001765396, 0001765397, 0001765398, 0001765399
Quantity recalled9

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-0336-2014
FDA event ID
66670
Recalling firm
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Oct 2013
FDA classified
18 Nov 2013
Reported
27 Nov 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Labeling Errors

Timeline

23 Oct 2013Recall initiated by company
18 Nov 2013Classified by FDA+26 days
27 Nov 2013Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) became aware of a customer complaint that a 15mm x 8mm Gelsoft graft was received which the customer believed was a 15mm x 6mm Gelsoft graft unit. The manufacturer confirmed a batch of product code 631508 was incorrectly labeled.

Product as listed by the FDA

Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Graft (peripheral) Labeling reads in part, "***Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis***STRAIGHT***STERILE***EO***Item No: 631508***Diameter 8mm***Usable Length 15cm***Manufactured By***VASCUTEK Ltd. a TERUMO Company Newmains Avenue Inchinnan, Renfrewshire PA4 9RR Scotland***" The Vascutek Gelsoft Vascular Prosthesis is a gelatin-sealed, woven polyester graft indicated for abdominal and peripheral vascular repair, i.e. replacement or bypass in aneurysmal and occlusive disease of arteries

Where it was distributed

US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.

CaliforniaNorth Carolina

Stores named: CVS

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) became aware of a customer complaint that a 15mm x 8mm Gelsoft graft was received which the customer believed was a 15mm x 6mm Gelsoft graft unit. The manufacturer confirmed a batch of product code 631508 was incorrectly labeled.

Which lots are affected?

Catalog Number 631508 Serial Numbers: 0001765391, 0001765392, 0001765393, 0001765394, 0001765395, 0001765396, 0001765397, 0001765398, 0001765399

Where was it sold?

US Distribution in the states of: NC and CA.

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.

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