CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery VASOVIEW 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, with VASOVIEW Flexible Endoscopic Tools in the following configurations: VH-10242: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic scissors; and VH-10243: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic bisector. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
VASOVIEW 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, with VASOVIEW Flexible Endoscopic Tools in the following configurations: VH-10242: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic scissors; and VH-10243: Uniport plus dissection cannula, short port blunt tip trocar, flexible endoscopic bisector.
Brand
CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
model numbers VH-10242, lot numbers 7100172 to 8081371, and VH-10243, lot numbers 7100171 to 8081271.
Products Sold
model numbers VH-10242, lot numbers 7100172 to 8081371, and VH-10243, lot numbers 7100171 to 8081271.
CTS, Inc. dba Guidant Cardiac Surgery is recalling VASOVIEW 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, with VASOVIEW Flexible Endoscopic Tools in the follo due to Packaging unsealed: Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging issue. For further information, please contact the firm at 408-635-6874.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Packaging unsealed: Sterility of product may be compromised due to packaging issue. For further information, please contact the firm at 408-635-6874.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm issued a letter entitled "URGENT FIELD ACTION - IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED *** VASOVIEW(TM) 4 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System (Kit Only)" via federal express to its consignees on September 9, 2008. The firm has asked its consignees to return the product. Follow-up calls were made to ensure recall effectiveness.
Verify this information on the official source
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