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EndoClamp aortic catheter. Label reading in part: "***CARDIOVATIONS EndoClamp aortic catheter 100 cm, REF EC1001, Steril

FDA device recall Z-0084-2010 · posted 2009-11-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences Research Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Balloon catheters were spontaneously rupturing during use.
Action taken
Customers were notified by an Urgent - Product Recall letter, dated 9/29/09, and instructed to check their inventory, identify any unused product and return it to the company. Customers are to contact Customer Service Organization at 1-800-424-3278 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number, information concerning replacement product, and if they have any questions.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXC
Quantity affected
2,737 total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Thailand.
Date initiated
2009-09-24
Date posted
2009-11-06
Date terminated
2012-04-25
Location
Midvale, UT

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