Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-0285-2025)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. Item Number: VPX4000 (7273)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 17, 2024

Date Posted: November 13, 2024

Recall Number: Z-0285-2025

Event ID: 95472

Reason for Recall:

A Gen 5 tail piece was assembled to a Gen 4 Finished Device, resulting in a 0.178" difference in the end of the endoscope slot to the end of the tail piece. This allows the scope to move further into the plastic sheath that runs the length of the device, resulting in an interference fit at the cone, may caus an extension in surgery

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 432 units

Code Information:

UDI: +M718VPX40001/$$326051543DD6738Q, +M718VPX4001/$$326062143DD8092J Lot Numbers: 43DD6738, 43DD8092

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated