FDAClass IISeptember 24, 2025

Heartstring III Proximal Seal System. Intravascular recall

Heartstring III Proximal Seal System. Intravascular anastomosis occluder.

Why was Heartstring III Proximal Seal System. Intravascular recalled?

Three failure modes have been identified: failure of the Heartstring Seal to load, failure of the Heartstring Seal to deploy into the aortotomy, and failure of the deployed Heartstring Seal to provide adequate hemostasis.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Model No. HS-3045; UDI: 00607567700307; Serial No. 3000365549, 3000428264, 3000447331, 3000460255, 3000365549, 3000390361, 3000420107, 3000428264, 3000447331, 3000460255, 3000475915.

Product
Heartstring III Proximal Seal System. Intravascular anastomosis occluder.
Recalling firm
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Quantity
126 units (91 US, 35 OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
Recall date
September 24, 2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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