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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 27, 2013

Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing. For use in peripheral vascular reconstruction. Product Code: VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N

Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is reca…

Recall #
Z-0338-2014
Affected scope
6014 units
Initiated
October 28, 2013
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Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc. recalled Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing. For use in peripheral vas… - a moderate-severity action.

Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing. For use in peripheral vas… was recalled by Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc. in November 27, 2013. Reason: Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUA…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0338-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUA….

Moderate
severity level
6K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 27, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0338-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing. For use in peripheral vascular reconstruction. Product Code: VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N

Reason for recall

Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because the shipping configurations in which the 6 fluid ounce units containing a specific revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) shipped in a divided cell shipping

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0338-2014
Date reported November 27, 2013
Date initiated October 28, 2013
Recalling firm Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.
Firm location Saint Paul, MN
Affected scope 6014 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

6014 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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What product was recalled? ▼
Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing. For use in peripheral vascular reconstruction. Product Code: VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0106N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0108N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0110N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N VG0209N. Recalled by Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc.. Units affected: 6014 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because Synovis, a subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., is recalling certain shipments of VASCUGUARD and DURA-GUARD because the shipping configurations in which the 6 fluid ounce units containing a specific revision of the Instructions for Use (IFU) shipped in a divided cell shipping
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0338-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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