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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR23. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.

Reported: April 24, 2013 Initiated: March 26, 2013 #Z-1134-2013

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR23. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.

Reason for Recall

Holes in the sterile barrier pouch may be caused by handling of the device during manufacturing or once pouches have been removed from the unit box and stored on the shelf by customers.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
5,472 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences Crimpers, Model 9100CR23. The Crimpers are used to crimp the transcatheter heart valve onto the delivery system prior to use.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 5,472 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Holes in the sterile barrier pouch may be caused by handling of the device during manufacturing or once pouches have been removed from the unit box and stored on the shelf by customers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1134-2013.