Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 19, 2013
Edwards is recalling the QuickDraw Venous Cannula due to complaints of cannula separation during withdrawal of the device when the Percutaneous insertion method is used.
The recall
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Edwards is recalling the QuickDraw Venous Cannula due to complaints of cannula separation during withdrawal ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1542-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1542-2013) was formally reported on June 19, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 14, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Edwards Lifesciences, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Draper, UT. Federal records list the affected scope as 22,616.
The documented reason for this recall is: Edwards is recalling the QuickDraw Venous Cannula due to complaints of cannula separation during withdrawal of the device when the Percutaneous insertion method is used. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide and country of Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
22,616
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
QuickDraw Venous Cannula with Insertion Kit. ThruPort Systmes. Models QD22 (22 Fr) and QD25 (25 Fr). The product is packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Two pouches (cannula and accessories) go into one shelf carton. One shelf carton goes in one shipper carton. Use of the QuickDraw venous cannula is indicated for patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. The QuickDraw venous cannula serves to drain non-oxygenated blood from the venae cavae or right atrium during cardiopulmonary bypass. The product is packaged sterile and nona¿ pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch.
Edwards is recalling the QuickDraw Venous Cannula due to complaints of cannula separation during withdrawal of the device when the Percutaneous insertion method is used.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1542-2013 |
| Date reported | June 19, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 14, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Edwards Lifesciences, LLC |
| Firm location | Draper, UT |
| Affected scope | 22,616 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US Nationwide and country of Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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