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HeRO® Graft Arterial Graft Component

Artivion, Inc. · Model HERO 1002 · UDI-DI 00877234000072

MSDLJSDSY Prescription
10
510(k) clearances
11,458
Adverse events (302 deaths)
270
Recalls
56
Facilities

Description

The HeRO (Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow) Graft is a long-term access solution for access-challenged and catheter-dependent patients. HeRO Graft is a fully subcutaneous surgical implant. It provides arterial venous (AV) access with continuous outflow into the central venous system. HeRO Graft traverses central venous stenosis allowing for long-term hemodialysis access. HeRO Graft consists of two primary components: • A proprietary Venous Outflow Component • A proprietary Arterial Graft Component The HeRO Graft Arterial Graft Component has a 6mm ID, 7.4mm OD, and is 53cm long, inclusive of the connector. It consists of an ePTFE hemodialysis graft with PTFE beading to provide kink resistance near the titanium connector. The titanium connector attaches the Arterial Graft Component to the HeRO Graft Venous Outflow Component. The HeRO Graft Arterial Graft Component is cannulated using standard technique according to KDOQI guidelines.

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-04-10ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer, the subject of a supplier recall, was included in impacted hemodialysis kits & sets. Sheath introducer may not split as intended, and
2026-04-10ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer, the subject of a supplier recall, was included in impacted hemodialysis kits & sets. Sheath introducer may not split as intended, and
2026-04-10ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer, the subject of a supplier recall, was included in impacted hemodialysis kits & sets. Sheath introducer may not split as intended, and
2026-04-10ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer, the subject of a supplier recall, was included in impacted hemodialysis kits & sets. Sheath introducer may not split as intended, and
2026-02-13Merit Medical Systems, Inc.16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thromb
2026-02-13Merit Medical Systems, Inc.16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thromb
2026-02-13Merit Medical Systems, Inc.16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thromb
2026-02-13Merit Medical Systems, Inc.16F dual-valved splittable sheath introducer due to a design defect, may not split as intended, which may result in hemorrhage, foreign bodies, procedure delay, embolization/thromb
2025-04-23Mozarc Medical US LLCPotential breach of sterile barrier packaging.
2025-04-23Mozarc Medical US LLCPotential breach of sterile barrier packaging.

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