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CryoValve Pulmonary Valve & Conduct

FDA device recall Z-0167-04 · posted 2003-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cryolife Inc
Reason for recall
CryoLife received information that an allograft associated with the donor had been linked to a complaint of an alleged positive pre-implant culture. Specifically Clostridium baratii was detected on the pre-implant culture performed at the implanting hospital site.
Action taken
Consignee was notified by letter on 11/4/2003. The tissue was reported implanted on 10/14/2003. The letter was intended to provide the hospital with a basis to determine if any additional patient surveillance or intervention is necessary. A self addressed, stamped postcard was enclosed to verify receipt of notification.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MIE
Quantity affected
One unit
Distribution
The tissue was shipped to one hospital in MO.
Date initiated
2003-11-04
Date posted
2003-11-27
Date terminated
2004-05-06
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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