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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Model Numbers: E061, E060, PE062, EM012 Atrial Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left heart during short-term ( d 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Avoid direct ventriculotomy with entry into the left atrium across the mitral valve and into the left ventricle. Left Ventricular Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left ventricle during short-term ( 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass

Reported: November 26, 2014 Initiated: October 8, 2014 #Z-0217-2015

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Model Numbers: E061, E060, PE062, EM012 Atrial Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left heart during short-term ( d 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Avoid direct ventriculotomy with entry into the left atrium across the mitral valve and into the left ventricle. Left Ventricular Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left ventricle during short-term ( 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Entrance is made into the left ventricle. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired. Vent Catheters may be used in pediatric or adult populations based on individual patient anatomy.

Reason for Recall

Edwards Lifesciences is conducting a field action on the Vent Catheters due to the potential for disruption of the white plastic coating on the stylet.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
157,305
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia. US Territory: Puerto Rico and Internationally to Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Venezuela.
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Model Numbers: E061, E060, PE062, EM012 Atrial Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left heart during short-term ( d 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Avoid direct ventriculotomy with entry into the left atrium across the mitral valve and into the left ventricle. Left Ventricular Vent Catheters are intended for venting the left ventricle during short-term ( 6 hrs) cardiopulmonary bypass. Entrance is made into the left ventricle. Extracorporeal circuit components with a Duraflo coating are intended for use in cardiopulmonary surgery when a heparin coated blood path is desired. Vent Catheters may be used in pediatric or adult populations based on individual patient anatomy.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 157,305.
Why was this product recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences is conducting a field action on the Vent Catheters due to the potential for disruption of the white plastic coating on the stylet.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 26, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0217-2015.