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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Swan Ganz Thermodilution Catheter, REF 131VF7P Product Usage: The Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter provides a diagnostic tool for physicians to rapidly determine hemodynamic pressures and cardiac output when used with a compatible cardiac output computer. Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheters are indicated for the assessment of a patient s hemodynamic condition through direct intra-cardiac and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, cardiac output determination, and for infu

Reported: February 6, 2019 Initiated: December 21, 2018 #Z-0764-2019

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences Swan Ganz Thermodilution Catheter, REF 131VF7P Product Usage: The Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter provides a diagnostic tool for physicians to rapidly determine hemodynamic pressures and cardiac output when used with a compatible cardiac output computer. Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheters are indicated for the assessment of a patient s hemodynamic condition through direct intra-cardiac and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, cardiac output determination, and for infusing solutions. The distal (pulmonary artery) port also allows sampling of mixed venous blood for the assessment of oxygen transport balance and the calculation of derived parameters such as oxygen consumption, oxygen utilization coefficient, and intrapulmonary shunt fraction.

Reason for Recall

These Swan Ganz catheters have incorrect lumen assembly, which causes reversal of the lumens. If the lumens are reversed the clinician may note reverse PA and CVP pressure values and waveforms.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
9 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences Swan Ganz Thermodilution Catheter, REF 131VF7P Product Usage: The Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter provides a diagnostic tool for physicians to rapidly determine hemodynamic pressures and cardiac output when used with a compatible cardiac output computer. Swan-Ganz thermodilution catheters are indicated for the assessment of a patient s hemodynamic condition through direct intra-cardiac and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, cardiac output determination, and for infusing solutions. The distal (pulmonary artery) port also allows sampling of mixed venous blood for the assessment of oxygen transport balance and the calculation of derived parameters such as oxygen consumption, oxygen utilization coefficient, and intrapulmonary shunt fraction.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 9 units.
Why was this product recalled?
These Swan Ganz catheters have incorrect lumen assembly, which causes reversal of the lumens. If the lumens are reversed the clinician may note reverse PA and CVP pressure values and waveforms.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 6, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0764-2019.