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Edwards Lifesciences Dispersion Aortic Perfusion Cannula with Duraflo Coating, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Pro

FDA device recall Z-0135-2014 · posted 2013-11-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason for recall
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling two lots of Duraflo Cannulas due to reported complaints involving cracks in the t-connector of the devices which were confirmed during product evaluation.
Action taken
Edwards sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice Product Recall letter dated August 26, 2013 to all affected customer, via Fed-Ex. The product is sold directly to hospitals and distributors. The distributors involved will communicate with their customers directly. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review their entire inventory, quarantine and return the affected products. An acknowledgement form is included for completion to assist in the assessment of the inventory. For questions contact Edwards Customer Service at 800-424-3278.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DWF
Quantity affected
140 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-08-26
Date posted
2013-11-01
Date terminated
2017-02-22
Location
Draper, UT

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RecordFirmDate
FEM-FELX, FEX-FLEX II FEMORAL ACCESS CANNULA WITH DURAFLO COATING (K123298)Edwards Lifesciences, LLC2013-03-15