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Z-2777-2011

Steerable Coronary Sinus Catheter, Model SCS01, 9 Fr x 20.4", Sterile R, Edwards Lifesciences Port Access...

Edwards Lifesciences LLC / initiated 2011-06-15 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC began a recall of Steerable Coronary Sinus Catheter, Model SCS01, 9 Fr x 20.4", Sterile R, Edwards Lifesciences Port Access Systems. Device is a three-lumen, 9 Fr catheter with... on . The reason FDA records is "Possibility of separation of the introducer sheath from the hub on Coronary Sinus Catheters". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2777-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Product
Steerable Coronary Sinus Catheter, Model SCS01, 9 Fr x 20.4", Sterile R, Edwards Lifesciences Port Access Systems. Device is a three-lumen, 9 Fr catheter with an elastomeric balloon near its tip for occluding the coronary sinus in order to retrograde perfuse the coronary circulation. An 11 Fr catheter introducer sheath, which is compatible with the catheter contamination guard, is packaged with these catheters.
Product code
DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall
Possibility of separation of the introducer sheath from the hub on Coronary Sinus Catheters.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC sent an Urgent Product Recall - Action Required letter dated June 15, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Cusotmers were instructed to check their inventory for any affected product and return all unused product from their stock to Edwards at: Edwards Lifesciences 12060 Lone Peak Pkwy Draper, UT 84020 Attention: Suzanne Carpenter, RGA # Customers were instructed to contact Customer Service to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number and replacement product . Once customers verified their inventory, they were to complete the attached form and fax it to Edwards at (949) 250-3489. For any questions customers were instructed to call Edwards Customer Service at (800) 424-3278.
Quantity in commerce
97 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: 678238B, 751043B, 755821B, 763122B.