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Class 2 Device Recall Edwards Duraflo coated Dispersion Tip Arterial Cannulae

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  Class 2 Device Recall Edwards Duraflo coated Dispersion Tip Arterial Cannulae see related information
Date Initiated by Firm August 26, 2013
Date Posted November 01, 2013
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 22, 2017
Recall Number Z-0135-2014
Recall Event ID 66112
510(K)Number K123298  
Product Classification Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
Product Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only,

Product Usage:
Aortic perfusion cannulae are intended for perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Aortic cannulae in sizes 6Fr to 18Fr can be used in pediatric patient populations. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.
Code Information Lot number 59261626 expiry 06/01/15
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
12050 Lone Peak Pkwy
Draper UT 84020-9414
For Additional Information Contact Suzanne Carpenter
801-565-6100
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Process control
Action Edwards sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall letter dated August 26, 2013 to all affected customer, via Fed-Ex. The product is sold directly to hospitals and distributors. The distributors involved will communicate with their customers directly. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review their entire inventory, quarantine and return the affected products. An acknowledgement form is included for completion to assist in the assessment of the inventory. For questions contact Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278.
Quantity in Commerce 140 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = DWF and Original Applicant = EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, LLC.
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