CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery Heartstring II Proximal Seal / VASOVIEW 6 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Model Number: VH-2000, Product is manufactured and distributed by Maquet Corporation San Jose, CA Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Heartstring II Proximal Seal / VASOVIEW 6 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Model Number: VH-2000, Product is manufactured and distributed by Maquet Corporation San Jose, CA
Brand
CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Affected Lot Number Range: 8030373 to 8112071
Products Sold
Affected Lot Number Range: 8030373 to 8112071
CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery is recalling Heartstring II Proximal Seal / VASOVIEW 6 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Model Number: VH-2000 due to Sterility may be compromised by a loss of package integrity.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sterility may be compromised by a loss of package integrity.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Maquet issued an Urgent Device Removal letter dated February 5, 2009 to customers, explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned for replacement. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and discontinue distribution and use of the affected devices. Customers also were requested to complete and return a Field Action Response Form. Maquet can be contacted at 888-880-2874 concerning this recall.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026