| 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 | K033464 K891576 |
| 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 |
| FEI Number |
1713910
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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 |
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. |
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 510(K)s with Product Code = DWF
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