Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 10, 2018
The device was built with the rigid insertion stylet instead of the flexible stylet.
Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular) recalled Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula, Model Number RMG-0015S The Retrograde Cardioplegia C… - a moderate-severity action.
Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula, Model Number RMG-0015S The Retrograde Cardioplegia C… was recalled by Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular) in October 10, 2018. Reason: The device was built with the rigid insertion stylet instead of the flexible stylet.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0068-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular) issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The device was built with the rigid insertion stylet instead of the flexible stylet..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0068-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0068-2019) was formally reported on October 10, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 18, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grand Rapids, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 35 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The device was built with the rigid insertion stylet instead of the flexible stylet. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to state of: SC.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
35 units
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula, Model Number RMG-0015S The Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula is intended for use in perfusing cardioplegia solutions retrograde through the coronary sinus by means of transatrial introduction.
The device was built with the rigid insertion stylet instead of the flexible stylet.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0068-2019 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2018 |
| Date initiated | July 18, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular) |
| Firm location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Affected scope | 35 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to state of: SC. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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