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Pulmonary Valve & Conduit SG Used in heart surgery

FDA device recall Z-1219-2011 · posted 2011-02-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
CryoLife, Inc.
Reason for recall
A pre-processing culture performed on a companion allograft (Aortic Valve & Conduct SG) tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus.
Action taken
The firm, Cryolife, sent an "Urgent-Human Tissue Recall" letter dated January 7, 2011 to the consignee/customer. The letter describe the product, problem and action to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to determine if any additional patient surveillance or intervention was necessary, and to complete and return the enclosed postcard affirming that the notification was received. If you have any questions, please contact Cryolife's Medical Director at 1-678-290-4403.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MIE
Quantity affected
One
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: USA state of: MI
Date initiated
2011-01-07
Date posted
2011-02-11
Date terminated
2011-11-01
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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