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Edwards Lifesciences-Swan-Ganz,Thermodilution Venous Infusion Port (VIP) Catheter with AMC Thromboshield (An Antimicrobi

FDA device recall Z-0338-2007 · posted 2007-01-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences Technology SARL
Reason for recall
Misbranding-One lot of Swan-Ganz Thermodilution VIP Catheters, Model 831HF75, lot 246HC197 was labeled with different model information (831F75) on the edge label . The edge label states the model is 831F75 which incorrectly indicates that product does NOT contain an antimicrobial heparin coating. (The tray lid label correctly states the model is 831HF75, containing the heparin coating)
Action taken
Edwards initiated the recall in the US by sending a Customer Letter by Federal Express on November 28, 2006, along with a Q&A to their customers Service and Direct Customers to facilitate the uderstanding of the recall and the request for verification and return of all unused product.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYG
Quantity affected
1,110 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution ----USA and countries of Columbia and Venezuela.
Date initiated
2006-11-27
Date posted
2007-01-05
Date terminated
2012-01-23
Location
Anasco, PR

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