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CryoValve Heart Valve

FDA device recall Z-1188-03 · posted 2003-08-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cryolife Inc
Reason for recall
CryoLife initiated a retrospective review per FDA request, to insure that current regulatory guidelines for donor blood testing have been met for certain donors.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by letter sent on various dates starting April, 2003 and were advised to provide the disposition of the tissue to CryoLife.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MIE
Quantity affected
325 units
Distribution
Tissues were distributed to hospitals and physicians located nationwide and worldwide.
Date initiated
2003-04-01
Date posted
2003-08-29
Date terminated
2004-10-21
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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