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The GISH Vision Blood Cardioplegia System with GBS coating (a non-leaching heparin coating) (product desgination VBCXGBS

FDA device recall Z-0575-06 · posted 2006-03-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Gish Biomedical Inc
Reason for recall
The coated Gish Vision Blood Cardioplegia Systems are associated with an increased incidence of heat exchanger leaks.
Action taken
The firm faxed all initial consignees a letter notifying them of the recall and the affected lots involved. The consignee was instructed to immediately inspect their inventory, and if any units of the affected product remain, the consignee is to contact Gish Biomedical Customer Service at 866-221-9911. The consignee is to provide catalogue number, lot number and quantity and state the reason for replacement is the recall letter. Gish Customer Service, in conjunction with the sales representative and customer pack office, will work with the consignee in an effort to resolve inventory and configuration issues.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DTZ
Quantity affected
1, 216
Distribution
CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY
Date initiated
2005-11-28
Date posted
2006-03-01
Date terminated
2007-06-21
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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RecordFirmDate
VISION BLOOD CARDIOPLEGIA SYSTEM AND EXTRACORPORAL HEAT EXCHANGER WITH GBS COATING (K040355)Gish Biomedical, Inc.2004-03-15