| Date Initiated by Firm | February 04, 2003 |
| Date Posted | August 28, 2003 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 28, 2003 |
| Recall Number | Z-1187-03 |
| Recall Event ID |
25772 |
| Product Classification |
Heart-Valve, Allograft - Product Code MIE
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| Product | Heart-valve, allograft |
| Code Information |
Donor #60741, Model #SGAV10, Serial #783013 |
| FEI Number |
3001451326
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Cryolife Inc 1655 Roberts Blvd Nw Kennesaw GA 30144
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| For Additional Information Contact | Shari L. Allen 770-419-3355 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Donor of aortic valve had procurement cultures that were positive for E-coli. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | A CryoLife representative contacted the consignee by telephone on 2/4/2002 to inform her of the recall action. The graft was returned to CryoLife and destroyed on/about 2/11/2003. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1 unit |
| Distribution | Allograft was distrbuted to one medical facility in CA. No government or foreign accounts involved. |
| 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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