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Z-1101-06

Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the...

Ethicon, Inc / initiated 2006-04-27 / Terminated

Ethicon, Inc. began a recall of Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the following Kit Model Numbers: EDNN241, EDnn242... on . The reason FDA records is "During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) the distal tip of the arterial cannula can become disconnected from the body of the cannula". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1101-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Ethicon, Inc
Product
Heartport Direct Flow Arterial Cannula, product code DFK24. The device is sold separately and also in the following Kit Model Numbers: EDNN241, EDnn242, EDNN243, and EDNN244.
Product code
DWF Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall
During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) the distal tip of the arterial cannula can become disconnected from the body of the cannula.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The recall was initiated on 4/27/2006. The hospitals were notified via letters to the Director of Material Management, Director of the OR as well as the Director of the Cardiovascular Suite in the US. The letters were sent via certified mail delivery. For international, notification was made to the J&J affiliates (Gargrave and Italy) by the European Authorized Representative. Each country will follow local procedures for notitying customers.
Quantity in commerce
368
Distribution
There are 25 direct customers. There are no distributors, wholesalers and retailers. The firm ships direct to the medical facility. There are 11 International customers located in United Kingdom and Italy.
Product codes and lots
Product Code DFK24 Lot Numbers: MS0206031; MS0206032; MS0505014; MS0505020; MS0605009; MS0605038; MS0605039; MS0705034; MS0705035; MS0705044; MS0905040; MS0905066; MS1105041; MS1105061; MS1205043.