FDA Recall
Terminated
Cobe CML Duo Flat Sheet Membrane Oxygenator/Reservoir, sterile, (Standalone systems). Catalog Numbers: 050226400, 050422400. COBE Cardiovascular, Inc..
Recall: Z-1423-06
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Initiated June 26, 2006
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1423-06
- Event Number
- 35839
- Firm
- Cobe Cardiovascular, Inc
- FEI Number
- 1718850
- Product Code
- DTZ
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- June 26, 2006
- Posted
- August 24, 2006
- Terminated
- August 8, 2011
- Address
- 14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, CO, 80004-3524
Description
Cobe CML Duo Flat Sheet Membrane Oxygenator/Reservoir, sterile, (Standalone systems). Catalog Numbers: 050226400, 050422400. COBE Cardiovascular, Inc..
Reason
Cooling and rewarming time is extended. Efficiency of the heat exchangers is reduced because many of the folds that are critical to heat exchange on the blood side of the units were blocked with a metalic material, thus decreasing the surface area needed for proper heat transfer.
Action
Consignees were notified by letter on 06/26/2006.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution --- USA including VA facilities in CO, GA, MO and countries of Australia, Canada, Italy, and Japan
Quantity
474 units (Domestic)