Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the following Kit
FDA device recall Z-1101-06 · posted 2006-06-09 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Ethicon, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) the distal tip of the arterial cannula can become disconnected from the body of the cannula.
- Action taken
- The recall was initiated on 4/27/2006. The hospitals were notified via letters to the Director of Material Management, Director of the OR as well as the Director of the Cardiovascular Suite in the US. The letters were sent via certified mail delivery. For international, notification was made to the J&J affiliates (Gargrave and Italy) by the European Authorized Representative. Each country will follow local procedures for notitying customers.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- DWF
- Quantity affected
- 368
- Distribution
- There are 25 direct customers. There are no distributors, wholesalers and retailers. The firm ships direct to the medical facility. There are 11 International customers located in United Kingdom and I
- Date initiated
- 2006-04-27
- Date posted
- 2006-06-09
- Date terminated
- 2008-12-03
- Location
- Somerville, NJ
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTFLOW ARTERIAL CANNULA (K990772) | Heartport, Inc. | 1999-03-23 |