Date Initiated by Firm |
February 25, 2008 |
Date Posted |
September 11, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 16, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-1893-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
47204 |
510(K)Number |
K891576 K033464
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Product Classification |
Cardiopulmonary bypass tubing - Product Code DWF
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Product |
Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Fem-Flex II Femoral Venous Cannula, 12 Fr. x 11.5 cm, REF FEMII012V, Cardiopulmonary bypass tubing. |
Code Information |
Lot 58458668 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Edwards Lifesciences Research Medical, Inc. 6864 South 300 West Midvale UT 84047
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For Additional Information Contact |
801-565-6173
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Femoral Venous Cannula was color coded as an arterial cannula. This problem could result in a minor delay in the procedure. In the worst case, this product could be connected incorrectly during bypass, which would result in a more significant delay and has the potential to result in a permanent injury.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Consignees were notified by Edwards Lifesciences sales representatives and a Product Recall letter dated 2/22/08. Users were instructed to check their inventory for any affected product and to return all unused product to the recalling firm. Users were also requested to return a recall response form indicating the quantity of affected product. |
Quantity in Commerce |
25 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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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.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = DWF and Original Applicant = EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES LLC. 510(K)s with Product Code = DWF and Original Applicant = RESEARCH MEDICAL, INC.
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