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Edwards EndoReturn Arterial Cannula, model ER21B and ER23B Product Usage: The ThruPort EndoReturn arterial cannula kit (

FDA device recall Z-1972-2013 · posted 2013-08-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason for recall
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of the EndoReturn Arterial Cannula that were built with an incorrect component. This component can create a performance problem with the IntraClude IntraAortic Occlusion device.
Action taken
Edwards sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated July 16, 2013 via Fed-Ex. The letter identified the affected product, problem and action to be taken. The letter included a Customer Acknowledgement Form to be completed and faxed to 800-422-9329 Attn: Recall Coordinator. If the customer does not send back the acknowledgement form, two additional contacts are made to notify the customer and request return of affected product. This is tracked by Edwards customer service and reported each week. Customer were requested to assess their inventory to assure that all affected product is identified and returned. Returned products will be destroyed. For questions call Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
DWF
Quantity affected
855
Distribution
US Nationwide including Canada and VA sites.
Date initiated
2013-07-16
Date posted
2013-08-14
Date terminated
2016-11-30
Location
Draper, UT

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