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Z-1429-06

Cobe CML Duo Flat Sheet Membrane Oxygenator, Non-sterile, Catalog Number: 436122974, COBE Cardiovascular...

LivaNova USA, Inc. / initiated 2006-06-26 / Terminated

Cobe Cardiovascular, Inc began a recall of Cobe CML Duo Flat Sheet Membrane Oxygenator, Non-sterile, Catalog Number: 436122974, COBE Cardiovascular, Inc..-(shipped international only for use in... on . The reason FDA records is "Cooling and rewarming time is extended. Efficiency of the heat exchangers is reduced because many of the folds that are critical to heat exchange on the blood side of the units were blocked with a metalic material, thus...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1429-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
LivaNova USA, Inc.
Product
Cobe CML Duo Flat Sheet Membrane Oxygenator, Non-sterile, Catalog Number: 436122974, COBE Cardiovascular, Inc..-(shipped international only for use in Heart/Lung Packs)
Product code
DTZ Oxygenator, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Reason for recall
Cooling and rewarming time is extended. Efficiency of the heat exchangers is reduced because many of the folds that are critical to heat exchange on the blood side of the units were blocked with a metalic material, thus decreasing the surface area needed for proper heat transfer.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Consignees were notified by letter on 06/26/2006.
Quantity in commerce
180 units (Australia)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution --- USA including VA facilities in CO, GA, MO and countries of Australia, Canada, Italy, and Japan
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: 0611600091, 0613600069.