FDA Recall Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences LifeStent FlexStar Bilary Stent System Application, Model EX080801CD; 8 MM x 80 MM stent, 80 CM Delivery System, Lot FR6K0319, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC., Irvine, CA 92614

Recall: Z-0179-2008 · Initiated March 19, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0179-2008
Event Number
45436
Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, Llc
FEI Number
2015691
Product Code
FGE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 19, 2007
Posted
November 28, 2007
Terminated
March 26, 2012
Address
1 Edwards Way, Irvine, CA, 92614-5688

Description

Edwards Lifesciences LifeStent FlexStar Bilary Stent System Application, Model EX080801CD; 8 MM x 80 MM stent, 80 CM Delivery System, Lot FR6K0319, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC., Irvine, CA 92614

Reason

Failure to deploy.

Action

This recall was executed by an Urgent-Product Recall letter dated March 15, 2007, which was delivered via overnight service to the affected accounts on 3/19/07. In addition, the affected sales force was notified by Email and given a copy of the recall letter. The sales force was asked to assist in retrieval of the product. The letter advises that one lot of the Edwards LifeStent FlexStar Bilary Stent System -- Model EX080801CD; 8 MM x 80 MM stent, 80 CM delivery system, Lot FR6K0319 may exhibit incidences of failure to deploy and is being recalled. Customers are advised to check their inventory for lot #FR6K0319 and remove all unused product from stock. Product is to be returned or it will be retrieved. The letter also advises that if the product has been implanted, there is no need to inform the patient of this notification as this is solely related to the delivery system and the characteristics of the stent are not affected in any way. Either the customer or the sales representatives will return written notification of the status of product from this lot which had been shipped.

Distribution

Nationwide including states of OK, GA, CA WI, MO, and LA

Quantity

12 units