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Z-1705-2019Class I

IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device, REF: ICF100, 10.5 Fr (3.5 mm) X 39.4" (100 cm), Rx Only, Sterile EO...

Edwards Lifesciences LLC / initiated 2019-05-14 / Terminated / root cause: design

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC began a recall of IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device, REF: ICF100, 10.5 Fr (3.5 mm) X 39.4" (100 cm), Rx Only, Sterile EO The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device is... on . FDA classified it as Class I and gives the reason as "Possibility of balloon rupture in intra-aortic occlusion devices. If the balloon bursts during cardiopulmonary bypass, the heart can fill and warm, the operative site may be obscured, and the device will need to be...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1705-2019
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
Product
IntraClude Intra-Aortic Occlusion Device, REF: ICF100, 10.5 Fr (3.5 mm) X 39.4" (100 cm), Rx Only, Sterile EO The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device is indicated for use in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device occludes and vents the ascending aorta when the balloon is inflated.
Product code
DXC Clamp, Vascular
Reason for recall
Possibility of balloon rupture in intra-aortic occlusion devices. If the balloon bursts during cardiopulmonary bypass, the heart can fill and warm, the operative site may be obscured, and the device will need to be exchanged or operative strategy would need to change, including placement of an external cross-clamp, conversion to an open procedure, or performing the procedure under fibrillation.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
On 05/14/19, the firm, Edwards, mailed "Urgent Product Recall" notices, via overnight service to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers of the recall and instructed them to do the following: 1) Review this field safety notice to understand the potential hazard. 2) Complete and return the attached Acknowledgement Form within five (5) business days of receiving this notice to Customer Service. 3) Complete and return the Product Reconciliation Form to Customer Service; return affected devices with the Return Goods Authorization (RGA) provided. 4) Distribute this notice within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. If you have further distributed this product, notify your customers to the user level. Report any balloon failures to the recalling firm. Customers with additional questions were encouraged to call Customer Service Monday through Friday at (800) 424-3278, Option 1, from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Pacific Time. On 07/09/19, Urgent Product Recall notices were mailed via next-day service to customers informing them of the recall expansion.
Quantity in commerce
6552
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: UT, GA, NJ, CA, OH, PA, AL, FL, TN, TX, ME, MA, IN, MS, NY, VA, MI, IL, CO, OR, WA, SC, AZ, SD, MO, CT, OK, NV, WV, WI, NC, MN, KY; and countries of: United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
Product codes and lots
All lot numbers.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1705-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1705-2019Class ITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated