Zimmer, Inc. recalls Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel…
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Read the official notice →- Date
- 2024-11-13
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Zimmer
- Product
- Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel…
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- Nationwide
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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