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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve System (SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System) (26mm) 9630TF26 UDI:00690103201253

Reported: August 28, 2019 Initiated: July 9, 2019 #Z-2226-2019

Product Description

Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve System (SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System) (26mm) 9630TF26 UDI:00690103201253

Reason for Recall

The action has been initiated to address reports of burst balloons which have resulted in significant difficulty retrieving the device into the sheath and withdrawing the system from the patient during procedures

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
2579 Units
Distribution
US: VA, CA, GA, MA, MD, NY, OR, WA, MN, TN, AL, KS OUS: United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Canary Islands, Canada, Austria
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve System (SAPIEN 3 Ultra Delivery System) (26mm) 9630TF26 UDI:00690103201253. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 2579 Units.
Why was this product recalled?
The action has been initiated to address reports of burst balloons which have resulted in significant difficulty retrieving the device into the sheath and withdrawing the system from the patient during procedures
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2226-2019.