Z-3033-2018Class II

Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Venous Cannula, 20F X 55CM, resterilized

Name: Z-3033-2018 Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Venous Cannula, 20F X 55CM, resterilized
Creator: SPS Sterilization, Inc
Published: 2018-03-07
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

SPS Sterilization, Inc / initiated 2018-03-07 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

SPS Sterilization, Inc began a recall of Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Venous Cannula, 20F X 55CM, resterilized on 2018-03-07. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The expiration date on the device labeling exceeds its actual validated shelf life because the sterilization process used does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-3033-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-03-07
Posted: 2018-09-13
Terminated: 2018-11-27
Recalling firm: SPS Sterilization, Inc
Product: Edwards Lifesciences Femoral Venous Cannula, 20F X 55CM, resterilized.
Product code: DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall: The expiration date on the device labeling exceeds its actual validated shelf life because the sterilization process used does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life.
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling False and Misleading
Action: Customers were notified via letter on about 03/02/2018. Instructions included to review inventory for affected devices, arrange for their return to SPS Sterilization, and complete and return the Buisness Response Card. A follow up letter was sent to customer on about 03/07/2018 and included a description of the risk and hazard involved. Instructions remained the same.
Quantity in commerce: 1 unit total
Distribution: US distribution to AZ, CA, FL, OH, PA, TX, VA, WV
Product codes and lots: Code Number VFEM020-R; Lot Number 59691447; Serial Number 16704032017-01

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-3033-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-3027-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3028-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3029-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3030-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3031-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3032-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3033-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3034-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3035-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3036-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3037-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3038-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3039-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3040-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13
Z-3041-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-09-19	2018-09-13

Product code DWF

K140208Class IIFerm-Flex and Fem-Flex II ( Femoral Access Arterial Cannulae) Femtrak,vfem, and Fem-FlexiiEdwards Lifesciences, LLC / cleared 2014-03-05

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)