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IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device, REF: ICF100, 10.5 Fr (3.5 mm) X 39.4" (100 cm), Rx Only, Sterile EO The IntraC

FDA device recall Z-1705-2019 · posted 2019-06-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Reason for recall
Possibility of balloon rupture in intra-aortic occlusion devices. If the balloon bursts during cardiopulmonary bypass, the heart can fill and warm, the operative site may be obscured, and the device will need to be exchanged or operative strategy would need to change, including placement of an external cross-clamp, conversion to an open procedure, or performing the procedure under fibrillation.
Action taken
On 05/14/19, the firm, Edwards, mailed "Urgent Product Recall" notices, via overnight service to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers of the recall and instructed them to do the following: 1) Review this field safety notice to understand the potential hazard. 2) Complete and return the attached Acknowledgement Form within five (5) business days of receiving this notice to Customer Service. 3) Complete and return the Product Reconciliation Form to Customer Service; return affected devices with the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) provided. 4) Distribute this notice within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. If you have further distributed this product, notify your customers to the user level. Report any balloon failures to the recalling firm. Customers with additional questions were encouraged to call Customer Service Monday through Friday at (800) 424-3278, Option 1, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacific Time. On 07/09/19, Urgent Product Recall notices were mailed via next-day service to customers informing them of the recall expansion.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXC
Quantity affected
6552
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: UT, GA, NJ, CA, OH, PA, AL, FL, TN, TX, ME, MA, IN, MS, NY, VA, MI, IL, CO, OR, WA, SC, AZ, SD, MO, CT, OK, NV, WV, WI, NC, MN, KY; and countries
Date initiated
2019-05-14
Date posted
2019-06-11
Date terminated
2024-04-23
Location
Irvine, CA

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