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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences, Fogarty Dilation Atrioseptostomy Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 830705F Product Usage: The Fogarty dilation atrioseptostomy catheter is designed for enlarging interatrial openings. In most pediatric cardiology centers, balloon atrioseptostomy is an accepted technique for palliation of several congenital cardiac defects. Description of Use Balloon atrioseptostomy can be performed in conjunction with diagnostic cardiac catheterization or under echocardiographic guidanc

Reported: May 1, 2019 Initiated: March 28, 2019 #Z-1116-2019

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences, Fogarty Dilation Atrioseptostomy Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 830705F Product Usage: The Fogarty dilation atrioseptostomy catheter is designed for enlarging interatrial openings. In most pediatric cardiology centers, balloon atrioseptostomy is an accepted technique for palliation of several congenital cardiac defects. Description of Use Balloon atrioseptostomy can be performed in conjunction with diagnostic cardiac catheterization or under echocardiographic guidance and has been carried out after the diagnosis of several congenital cardiac defects including but not limited to: transposition of the great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage without pulmonary obstruction, tricuspid atresia, and pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.

Reason for Recall

Difficulty with atrioseptostomy catheter balloon deflation after deployment, and reports of balloon fragmentation or detachment.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
1093
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of : IA, FL, MD, CA, NY, TX, CT, NC, OR, LA, UT,AK, WA, AZ, SD,CO,IN, KY, WV, TN, MI, AL, MA, VA, PA, MO, IL, GA, PR, MN, AR, OK, WI. Foreign (OUS): CL, AR, CZ, SG, BR, ID, ES, IE, GB, AT, CA, AM, HK, AU, ZA, FI, KR, MY, TH, NL, FR, IT, GR, DK, SE, DE, TR, QA, NZ, SA, PS, PT, JP, CH, IL, AE, BE, EE
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences, Fogarty Dilation Atrioseptostomy Catheter, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 830705F Product Usage: The Fogarty dilation atrioseptostomy catheter is designed for enlarging interatrial openings. In most pediatric cardiology centers, balloon atrioseptostomy is an accepted technique for palliation of several congenital cardiac defects. Description of Use Balloon atrioseptostomy can be performed in conjunction with diagnostic cardiac catheterization or under echocardiographic guidance and has been carried out after the diagnosis of several congenital cardiac defects including but not limited to: transposition of the great arteries, total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage without pulmonary obstruction, tricuspid atresia, and pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 1093.
Why was this product recalled?
Difficulty with atrioseptostomy catheter balloon deflation after deployment, and reports of balloon fragmentation or detachment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 1, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1116-2019.