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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: ProtekDuo Kit - DL29, Product: 5720-2916 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory system support with the unique ability to locally deliver an anticoagulant through the infusion system.

Reported: May 20, 2020 Initiated: March 6, 2020 #Z-1951-2020

Product Description

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: ProtekDuo Kit - DL29, Product: 5720-2916 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory system support with the unique ability to locally deliver an anticoagulant through the infusion system.

Reason for Recall

Failure to prime due to an assembly error

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Units Affected
38
Distribution
US Nationwide distributions.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: ProtekDuo Kit - DL29, Product: 5720-2916 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory system support with the unique ability to locally deliver an anticoagulant through the infusion system.. Recalled by Cardiac Assist, Inc. Units affected: 38.
Why was this product recalled?
Failure to prime due to an assembly error
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1951-2020.