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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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DIRECTFLOW ARTERIAL CANNULA (K990772)Heartport, Inc.1999-03-23