Class II — the FDA judged the product may cause temporary or medically reversible harm, with a remote chance of serious harm.
This is the FDA's risk judgment for this recall. It describes the potential of the product as a category — it does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone. Most recalls are Class II or III.
The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is designed for use in conjunction with the 7 mm extended length endoscope. The Harvesting Cannula has four lumens which house the endoscope, C-Ring, distal lens washer tube, and Harvesting Tool for cutting and cauterizing vessel branches. The Harvesting Tool has two curved jaws. One of the jaws contains the heating elements for branch cutting and cauterization and spot cautery. An area near the tip of the convex side of the jaw is used for spot cautery. The activation toggle is used to control the jaws to activate the heating elements. Positioning the device, cutting, and cauterization are performed under endoscopic visualization. The device is intended for specific use with the VASOVIEW HEMOPRO Power Supply, VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 extension cable, and an adapter cable.
Why it was recalled
There have been at least 12 complaints from users as of March 3, 2025, reporting that they identified the ceramic C-Ring to be broken in half during use of the device. The ceramic C-Ring has a potential to break while in use. Maquet/Getinge determined that the issue was limited to the units of VH-4000 and VH-4001 manufactured with ceramic C-Ring, and the ceramic C-Ring was implemented in the Hemopro 2 devices from November 5, 2024, through February 14, 2025.
Is your unit affected?
The recall covers only the specific lots or serial numbers the FDA listed. Enter the lot or serial number from your product's label and we'll check it against that list.
A match means your unit may be covered — stop and call your pharmacist before doing anything. No match suggests it isn't covered, but confirm anyway: code formats vary and lists can be incomplete. Your unit not being listed does not guarantee it is safe, and being listed does not mean you have been harmed.
Show the FDA's listed lot / code information
Model No. VH-4000 (Hemopro 2), VH-4001 (Hemopro 2 w/ Vasoshield); UDI-DI: 00607567700406 (Hemopro 2), 00607567700451 (Hemopro 2 w/ Vasoshield); Lot/Serial No. 3000436447, 3000437191, 3000439557, 3000439600, 3000439623, 3000439922, 3000440187, 3000440220, 3000440283, 3000440754, 3000440957, 3000440981, 3000440982, 3000441144, 3000441319, 3000441541, 3000441774, 3000442133, 3000442263, 3000442323, 3000442627, 3000442871, 3000442953, 3000442955, 3000443198, 3000443216, 3000443545, 3000443632, 3000443851, 3000444131, 3000444151, 3000444484, 3000445702, 3000445704, 3000445941, 3000446003, 3000446365, 3000446489, 3000446709, 3000446774, 3000447195, 3000447535, 3000447597, 3000447845, 3000448208, 3000448471, 3000448761, 3000449047, 3000449170, 3000449267, 3000450191, 3000450967.
Recall status
Ongoing — the recall is still being carried out.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand.
Recall record
- Recalling firm
- Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
- Product type
- Devices
- Recall number
- Z-1622-2025
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Initial notification
- Letter
- Origin
- Wayne, NJ
- Recall initiated
- 2025-03-20
What to do
Check the lot/code above against your product. To confirm this record and read the FDA's full notice, see the FDA recall page. Before changing anything you take or use, ask your pharmacist or prescriber — this page does not tell you to start or stop any drug or device.
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What this is — and is not
A recall is a recorded FDA enforcement action — the FDA logged that a firm is removing or correcting a product. It does not establish that any specific unit harmed anyone, and causation is not established by a recall. The class above is the FDA's risk judgment for the product category, not a finding about your unit. This page informs and compares; it is not medical advice and never tells you to start or stop a drug or device.
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