Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Gelsoft Plus Bifurcate Recalled by Vascutek, Ltd. Due to The devices contained the IFU for distribution to...

Date: July 8, 2021
Company: Vascutek, Ltd.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Vascutek, Ltd. directly.

Affected Products

The Instructions for Use (IFU) for: Gelsoft Plus Bifurcate, Gelsoft Plus Ax-Fem, GelsoftPlus ERS Ax-Fem, Gelweave Straight, Gelweave Trifurcate, Gelweave Ant-Flo, and Gelweave Valsalva vascular grafts: (1) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 14 x 8mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 631408, sterile. (2) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 16 x 8mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 631608, sterile. (3) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 18 x 9mm, Bifurcate 45 cm, REF 631809, sterile. (4) Vascutek Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 20 x 10mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 632010, sterile. (5) Vascutex Terumo Gelsoft Gelatin Impregnated Knitted Vascular Prosthesis, Bifurcate, 22 x 11mm, Bifurcate 45cm, REF 632211, sterile

Quantity: 159 total vascular grafts and patches

Why Was This Recalled?

The devices contained the IFU for distribution to ROW (rest of world) consignees rather than U.S. consignees.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution was made to PR and Guam.

About Vascutek, Ltd.

Vascutek, Ltd. has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report