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XVIVO Perfusion AB (Part of Vitrolife), THAM Solution, 3.3 mmol/ml, 50 mL, REF 99019, Sterile, Used to increase the pH o

FDA device recall Z-2795-2011 · posted 2011-07-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Vitrolife, Inc.
Reason for recall
Precipitation observed in some bottles of Tham buffer used for adjusting pH of Perfadex prior to perfusion of donor lungs.
Action taken
XVIVO Perfusion, part of the Vitrolife Group, sent out a "Partial recall of Perfadex with THAM" letter on May 13, 2011 to all affected customers. Customers were instructed to to quarantine all Perfadex with THAM. Replacement THAM was to be shipped by Vitrilife within a few days and the exchanged THAM was to immediately sent to Vitrolife, Englewood, CO. For additional Information please call (303) 762-1933
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MSB
Quantity affected
1457 bottles
Distribution
Worldwide distribution including USA and Europe.
Date initiated
2011-05-12
Date posted
2011-07-12
Date terminated
2011-07-15
Location
Englewood, CO

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