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Recall of Device Recall Duraflo coated FemFlex Arterial Cannula

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66112
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0134-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-08-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-02-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121499
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, cannula and tubing, vascular, cardiopulmonary bypass - Product Code DWF
  • Reason
    Edwards lifesciences is recalling two lots of duraflo cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.
  • Action
    Edwards sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall letter dated August 26, 2013 to all affected customer, via Fed-Ex. The product is sold directly to hospitals and distributors. The distributors involved will communicate with their customers directly. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review their entire inventory, quarantine and return the affected products. An acknowledgement form is included for completion to assist in the assessment of the inventory. For questions contact Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278.

Device

Device Recall Duraflo coated FemFlex Arterial Cannula
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number 59388992 expiry 1/1/16
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, || Product Usage: || Edwards Lifesciences femoral access 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. Femoral access cannulae may be used in pediatric populations or adult populations based on flow rate requirements and individual patient anatomy. Please consult labeling to determine pressure drop related to flow rates. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired.
  • Manufacturer
    Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

Manufacturer

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, 12050 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper UT 84020-9414
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA