FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

The Better-Bladder (BB), part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Model: BB14

Recall: Z-1862-2021 · Reported June 23, 2021

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1862-2021
Event ID
88000
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Circulatory Technology Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Report Date
June 23, 2021
Initiation Date
April 27, 2021
Classification Date
June 15, 2021
Address
21 Singworth St, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771-3703, United States

Description

The Better-Bladder (BB), part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits. Model: BB14

Reason

The device is used as part of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and may collapse during use which can increase resistance to flow in the venous line and cause a drop in circuit blood flow.

Code Info

Lot Number: 5290-201001 UDI: (01)00851997007004(10)5290-201001(17)20231021(11)20201021

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, IN, MO, NC, PA, SC, TX.

Quantity

147 units