| Date Initiated by Firm | July 01, 2016 |
| Create Date | September 15, 2016 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 14, 2018 |
| Recall Number | Z-2832-2016 |
| Recall Event ID |
74991 |
| 510(K)Number | K981284 |
| Product Classification |
Reservoir, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DTN
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| Product | The Bigger-Better-Bladder, TM 2 With 3/8"ID tubing, 72" long tubing, ITEM BBB38-72
A device that isolates pressure tranducers from blood contact when measurements of blood pressure in extracorporeal circuits are made during short and long term procedures. The pressure signal can be used to control pump speed. It is also used as an inline reservoir to provide compliance in the circuit during short and long term procedures. Measures pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in the venous line between the patient and the pump. |
| Code Information |
Lot # 014648 USE BY: 09/01/2018 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Circulatory Technology Inc 21 Singworth St Oyster Bay NY 11771-3703
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| For Additional Information Contact | Yehuda Tamari 516-624-2424 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The seal between the balloon and the housing may leak. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, Circulatory Technology Inc., sent an amended "Urgent: Expanded Device Recall" letter dated July 1, 2016, and response form to their customers via email. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately inspect their inventory, quarantine and prepare to ship the product back to Circulatory Technology Inc. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the response form via email to ytamari@cirtec.com.
Customers with questions can call 516-624-2424, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, EST. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 20 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to states of: LA, MI, NY, OH, OR & TX. |
| 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 = DTN
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