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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0¿ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.

Reported: November 6, 2013 Initiated: September 16, 2013 #Z-0091-2014

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0¿ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.

Reason for Recall

Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of EMBOL-X Glide Protection System due to deformation of the cannula tip.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
12,034
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and country of: Canada.
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences EMBOL-X Glide Protection System; Model Numbers: EXGF24D, EXGF24LLD, EXGF24MMD, EXGF24SSD, EXGF24XLD, EXGF24XSD, EXGFXS2D, EXGF24SS2D, EXGF24MM2D, EXGF24LL2D and EXGF24XL2D. The EMBOL-X access device is indicated for the perfusion of the ascending aorta during short-term (less than or equal to0¿ 6 hours) cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery where procedures may require the hemostatic introduction and removal of compatible intravascular devices into the vascular system.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 12,034.
Why was this product recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling certain lots of EMBOL-X Glide Protection System due to deformation of the cannula tip.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0091-2014.