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Edwards LifeSciences, Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set, Rx only, For single use only. Indicated for use in patients re

FDA device recall Z-1913-2009 · posted 2009-08-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, Llc
Reason for recall
Edwards LifeSciences LLC received several complaints, in which the blue connector of the introducer assembly has broken (fracture/separation) after several hours of use.
Action taken
Edwards LifeSciences LLC initiated the worldwide recall via customer letters dated May 11, 2009 and are being sent by Federal Express stating that customers cease using affected product from the indicated lots and return all unused products. The firm requested that the customer provide written verification of stock and identify any unused product to be returned. For further information, contact Edwards LifeSciences LLC Customer Service at 1-800-424-3278.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
67,357 Units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: United States (AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN,KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, HI and PR), Austria, Canada, S
Date initiated
2009-05-11
Date posted
2009-08-25
Date terminated
2012-02-23
Location
Irvine, CA

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