FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

AesDex, LLC Cardica C-Port xA PLUS Anastomosis System. Catalog Number FG-000100. The Cardica C-Port xA PLUS Anastomosis System, delivers a series of clips that create an anastomosis between a small target vessel (e.g. coronary artery) and conduit (e.g. saphenous vein graft). The stainless steel clips create a complete end-to-side anastomosis that is functionally equivalent to a hand-sutured interrupted stitch anastomosis. The system consists of one Anastomosis Device and one Retractor Mount.

Recall: Z-2433-2018 · Reported July 25, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2433-2018
Event ID
80319
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
AESDEX
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 25, 2018
Initiation Date
April 2, 2018
Classification Date
July 13, 2018
Termination Date
April 27, 2021
Address
900 Saginaw Dr, Redwood City, CA, 94063-4753, United States

Description

AesDex, LLC Cardica C-Port xA PLUS Anastomosis System. Catalog Number FG-000100. The Cardica C-Port xA PLUS Anastomosis System, delivers a series of clips that create an anastomosis between a small target vessel (e.g. coronary artery) and conduit (e.g. saphenous vein graft). The stainless steel clips create a complete end-to-side anastomosis that is functionally equivalent to a hand-sutured interrupted stitch anastomosis. The system consists of one Anastomosis Device and one Retractor Mount.

Reason

Following pressurization of the devices, damage to the device handle mechanism may occur, accompanied by a loud noise and potential dispersion of plastic fragments and components.

Code Info

UDI: (01) 1 18 14900 00100 7. Lot numbers: 141031D, 150720K, 160317A, 160722E, 170223E, 170509G, 171012A.

Distribution

U.S. and international: Belgium, Germany, Italy and Netherlands. No gov accounts.

Quantity

587 units