FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Duraflo coated Femoral Cannula. Product Usage: The cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin-coated blood path is desired. The femoral arterial cannulae are wire-reinforced, thin-wall cannulae.

Recall: Z-1111-2013 · Reported April 24, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1111-2013
Event ID
64782
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
April 24, 2013
Initiation Date
March 14, 2013
Classification Date
April 14, 2013
Termination Date
March 8, 2016
Address
12050 Lone Peak Pkwy, N/A, Draper, UT, 84020-9414, United States

Description

Edwards Lifesciences Duraflo coated Femoral Cannula. Product Usage: The cannulae are intended for use in situations which require rapid femoral venous and arterial access for short-term (< 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass. Vessel access (venous or arterial) is left to the discretion of the physician. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin-coated blood path is desired. The femoral arterial cannulae are wire-reinforced, thin-wall cannulae.

Reason

Two unsealed pouches were found at an Edwards' distribution location in Japan. Incorrectly sealed pouches may result in a sterility barrier breach.

Code Info

Model DIIFEMII018A, Lot 59337174

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: FL, MA, MI, NY, PA, TX.

Quantity

379 units