PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand, models S099 and S0998B Suction wands are intended for hand held use and pericardial sumps are intended for stationary use in removing excess fluid from the surgical field.

Reported: July 24, 2013 Initiated: June 19, 2013 #Z-1749-2013

Product Description

Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand, models S099 and S0998B Suction wands are intended for hand held use and pericardial sumps are intended for stationary use in removing excess fluid from the surgical field.

Reason for Recall

Edwards is recalling certain lots of Rigid Suction Wands because they discovered plastic particulate inside the sterile pouch and within the internal diam ether of the wand.

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
S099: 171,587 units and S099B: 505,107 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada.
Location
Draper, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand, models S099 and S0998B Suction wands are intended for hand held use and pericardial sumps are intended for stationary use in removing excess fluid from the surgical field.. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: S099: 171,587 units and S099B: 505,107 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Edwards is recalling certain lots of Rigid Suction Wands because they discovered plastic particulate inside the sterile pouch and within the internal diam ether of the wand.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1749-2013.