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CryoValve, Pulmonary Heart Valve

FDA device recall Z-0065-04 · posted 2003-10-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cryolife Inc
Reason for recall
Additional information obtained from the Outside Tissue Procurement Organization indicated that the donor's attending physician stated that the patient had pneumonia and it possibly might have been a systemic infection.
Action taken
The implanting physician was notified by letter on 9/25/2003. The tissue was reported implanted therefore notification was intended to provide the physician with a basis to determine if any additional patient surveillance or intervention is necessary. A self addressed stamped postcard was enclosed to affirm receipt of notification.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MIE
Quantity affected
1 unit
Distribution
The tissue was distributed to one physician in CA.
Date initiated
2003-09-25
Date posted
2003-10-24
Date terminated
2004-05-06
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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