Atlas FDA

CryoValve, Pulmonary Valve & Conduit

FDA device recall Z-0026-05 · posted 2004-10-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cryolife Inc
Reason for recall
A pre-implant swab culture of the aortic valve, which was procured from the same donor, was positive for Methicillin resistant Staphyococcus aureus.
Action taken
The physician was notified by letter on 07/15/2004.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MIE
Quantity affected
1 tissue
Distribution
The tissue was shipped to one physician in CA.
Date initiated
2004-07-15
Date posted
2004-10-20
Date terminated
2007-12-31
Location
Kennesaw, GA

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.