Vascu Guard, Peripheral Vascular Patch with Apex Processing
Medical device recall Z-0338-2014. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report on Nov 27, 2013.
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The short answer
Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report on Nov 27, 2013. Copied from openFDA on Oct 20, 2026.
- Class II FDA’s class
- Terminated its status, in FDA’s file
- Nationwide FDA’s word for where it went
- 6014 units how much, in FDA’s words
Every line below is in FDA’s own words, with its source beside it. FDA’s terms are explained in FDA’s own words.
How serious is it, by FDA’s class?
Class II, the middle of FDA’s three classes.
“Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. Example: a drug that is under-strength but that is not used to treat life-threatening situations.”
openFDA, in plain words, its enforcement report fields.
“Class II is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
FDA’s rule, 21 CFR 7.3(m)(2), eCFR.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
What’s wrong with it?
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
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
Which ones are 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
6014 units, in FDA’s words.
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Codes to check against yours
Lot Numbers: SPCE113-03C0009 SPCE113-03C0067 SPCE113-03C0082 SPCE113-04D0001 SPCE113-04D0003 SPCE113-04D0028 SPCE113-04D0107 SPCE113-05E0032 SPCE113-05E0040 SPCE113-05E0065 SPCE113-05E0092 SPCE113-06F0001 SPCE113-06F0070 SPCE113-06F0071…
Every code shown here, 1,997 characters
Lot Numbers: SPCE113-03C0009 SPCE113-03C0067 SPCE113-03C0082 SPCE113-04D0001 SPCE113-04D0003 SPCE113-04D0028 SPCE113-04D0107 SPCE113-05E0032 SPCE113-05E0040 SPCE113-05E0065 SPCE113-05E0092 SPCE113-06F0001 SPCE113-06F0070 SPCE113-06F0071 SPCE113-06F0132 SPCE113-07G0001 SPCE113-07G0047 SPCE113-07G0099 SPCE113-07G0100 SPCE113-07G0116 SPCE113-08H0026 SPCE113-08H0057 SPCE113-FEB0002 SPCE113-FEB0029 SPCE113-JAN0091 SPCE113-JAN0092 SPCE113-JAN0099 SPCE113-JAN0104 SPCE113-JAN0133 SPCE113-03C0001 SPCE113-03C0002 SPCE113-03C0003 SPCE113-03C0022 SPCE113-03C0023 SPCE113-03C0024 SPCE113-03C0047 SPCE113-03C0062 SPCE113-03C0063 SPCE113-03C0064 SPCE113-03C0079 SPCE113-03C0080 SPCE113-03C0081 SPCE113-04D0020 SPCE113-04D0021 SPCE113-04D0032 SPCE113-04D0053 SPCE113-04D0054 SPCE113-04D0063 SPCE113-04D0098 SPCE113-04D0099 SPCE113-04D0108 SPCE113-04D0109 SPCE113-05E0029 SPCE113-05E0030 SPCE113-05E0031 SPCE113-05E0038 SPCE113-05E0039 SPCE113-05E0051 SPCE113-05E0054 SPCE113-05E0066 SPCE113-05E0080 SPCE113-05E0081 SPCE113-05E0082 SPCE113-05E0089 SPCE113-05E0093 SPCE113-06F0023 SPCE113-06F0058 SPCE113-06F0063 SPCE113-06F0064 SPCE113-06F0072 SPCE113-06F0073 SPCE113-06F0129 SPCE113-06F0130 SPCE113-06F0131 SPCE113-07G0003 SPCE113-07G0004 SPCE113-07G0016 SPCE113-07G0041 SPCE113-07G0042 SPCE113-07G0043 SPCE113-07G0044 SPCE113-07G0078 SPCE113-07G0079 SPCE113-07G0095 SPCE113-07G0103 SPCE113-07G0104 SPCE113-07G0111 SPCE113-07G0117 SPCE113-08H0034 SPCE113-08H0053 SPCE113-08H0054 SPCE113-08H0055 SPCE113-08H0056 SPCE113-08H0066 SPCE113-08H0067 SPCE113-08H0068 SPCE113-08H0069 SPCE113-08H0070 SPCE113-08H0081 SPCE113-09I0003 SPCE113-09I0012 SPCE113-09I0021 SPCE113-FEB0006 SPCE113-FEB0007 SPCE113-FEB0031 SPCE113-FEB0032 SPCE113-FEB0062 SPCE113-FEB0063 SPCE113-FEB0064 SPCE113-FEB0065 SPCE113-FEB0066 SPCE113-FEB0074 SPCE113-FEB0076 SPCE113-FEB0077 SPCE113-FEB0078 SPCE113-FEB0104 SPCE113-JAN0035 SPCE113-JAN0086 SPCE113-JAN0087 SPCE113-JAN0089 SPCE113-JAN0090 SPCE113-JAN0093 SPCE113-JAN0101 SPCE113-JAN0102…
FDA’s list runs to 2,556 characters. The first part is shown; the rest is on FDA’s record.
Copied exactly as FDA lists them: lot and serial numbers, dates and other codes on the product or its label.
Where did it go?
FDA’s words for the “general area of initial distribution”: where the firm first shipped it.
Nationwide Distribution.
These words name no state.
What FDA means by nationwide
“The term “nationwide” is defined to mean the fifty states or a significant portion. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.”
openFDA, its enforcement report fields.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
Is it still going on?
Terminated, in FDA’s file.
“FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.”
openFDA, on “Terminated”, its enforcement report fields.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
- The firm began the recall on Oct 28, 2013.
- FDA classified it on Nov 18, 2013.
- FDA’s Enforcement Report published it on Nov 27, 2013.
- FDA terminated it on Jun 3, 2014.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who is recalling it?
- Synovis Surgical Innovations, Inc., of Saint Paul, MN.
- Who began it, in FDA’s words: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
- How the firm first told its customers: Letter.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
What this record can’t tell you
- Whether your own one is affected: compare the codes, dates and numbers above with yours. When unsure, ask the firm or the store.
- Where it went after the firm’s first shipments. FDA’s words cover the firm’s initial distribution, and, in FDA’s words, “subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.”
- How many have been returned, corrected or destroyed: FDA’s report doesn’t say.
- Whether anyone was hurt or fell ill: the report doesn’t say.
- How current it is: openFDA publishes FDA’s Enforcement Report weekly, after FDA does, and a firm can announce a recall weeks before it appears there. openFDA’s own caution: “This data should not be used as a method to collect data to issue alerts to the public, nor should it be used to track the lifecycle of a recall.”
- FDA’s list of codes runs to 2,556 characters; the first part is shown here, and the rest is on FDA’s record.
- A product with no recall here isn’t safe by that: FDA’s report lists the recalls FDA classified, and when.
Hearth Record wrote these lines; the quotations are FDA’s.
Sources
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Device recall enforcement reports.
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