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Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Fem-Flex II Duraflo Treated Femoral Venous Catheter, 8 Fr. x 11.5 cm, REF DIIFEMII008V, Cardio

FDA device recall Z-1894-2008 · posted 2008-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences Research Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Femoral Venous Cannula was color coded as an arterial cannula. This problem could result in a minor delay in the procedure. In the worst case, this product could be connected incorrectly during bypass, which would result in a more significant delay and has the potential to result in a permanent injury.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by Edwards Lifesciences sales representatives and a Product Recall letter dated 2/22/08. Users were instructed to check their inventory for any affected product and to return all unused product to the recalling firm. Users were also requested to return a recall response form indicating the quantity of affected product.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DWF
Quantity affected
10 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2008-02-25
Date posted
2008-09-11
Date terminated
2008-09-16
Location
Midvale, UT

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES RESEARCH MEDICAL PEDIATRIC VENOUS RETURN CANNULAE (K033464)Edwards Lifesciences, LLC2004-06-22
FEM-FLEX FEMORAL ACCESS CANNULATION SET (K891576)Research Medical, Inc.1989-10-12